Overview
Commissioning Support Engineer role at SSEN Transmission.
Base Location: We require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
The role: We are looking for a Commissioning Support Engineer to provide support to our various SSEN Transmission projects throughout Scotland to help us in our goal of achieving Net Zero. Our Commissioning Support Engineers are responsible for commissioning and supporting the installation and maintenance of our energy substations and supporting assets. The role will be partially site and office based.
Responsibilities
* Support Transmission Operations to safely deliver Transmission projects and customer connections onto the SSE Transmission Network.
* Ensure compliance with System Operator Transmission Owner Code (STC), SSEN Technical and Quality Standards, ESQCR Standards, Commissioning Processes, CDM regulations.
* Ensure the projects are developed and delivered to the appropriate Technical and Quality Standards as set out in the Project Commissioning Plan, whilst identifying opportunities for business improvements.
* Work closely with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring clear communication and ensuring standards are met in relation to company rules and regulations.
* Chair Commissioning Panel Meetings, Project Safety Reviews and attend Design, Outage, NESO Compliance, Project Assurance and Programme reviews.
Qualifications
* An electrical engineering degree or relevant experience, with strong knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems and the related operating standards.
* Experience in the electricity Transmission industry: strong commissioning, engineering and construction knowledge.
* An understanding of the STC Codes of Practice, Grid Code, Outage Planning, System Planning etc.
* Good people management and strong leadership skills.
* The ability to work alone or with a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers and managers.
Travel across the SSE Transmission Network is required; a full driver's licence is essential.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Benefits
* Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
* Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
* Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
* Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you.
We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Job details
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