HV Operational Electrical Engineer

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Base Location: North England/Midlands
Salary: £52,285 - £60,730 + company vehicle + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available

The role

We currently have an opportunity for an Operational Electrical Engineer in our Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery Electrical Engineering team within the UK. As a member of the wider Maintenance Engineering team, you will be part of a team responsible for the asset integrity of Wind, Solar & Battery assets across a number of our operational sites, providing technical support to the Operations and Maintenance teams.

You will

1. Operational Duties: responsible for performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties up to and including 275kV. Maintenance and fault response on high value electrical assets.
2. Technical Support: provide planned and unplanned technical support including technical and safety investigations. Respond to important electrical plant issues and defects that have taken, or have the potential to take, plant out of service. Ensuring sites remain Grid Code Compliant.
3. Asset Integrity Management: monitoring plant health and ensuring appropriate response to emergent issues that have the potential to cause safety and business issues. Review and improvement of maintenance standards.
4. Contractor Management: perform elements of contract management from specification/scope writing, technical evaluation of contractor proposals, through to planning, setting to work and continuous monitoring of safety and performance.
5. Project Management: provide direct project management delivery service for specific activities required by the business, including safety, reliability and design improvement.

You have

1. Minimum HND level qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience in an operational, maintenance or construction environment, preferably within an HV environment.
2. Due to the remote nature of some of our sites and the flexible requirements of the role, a full driving license is essential along with the ability to travel regularly throughout the UK and Ireland for collaboration with the wider team.
3. You will already be an operational SAP or be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve sufficient competence with good working knowledge of electrical equipment and systems (protection systems, HV switchgear, electrical generating plant, HV / LV transformers, control systems).
4. Be able to demonstrate experience in managing projects and contractors and have a proven track record of delivery, both personally and through others.
5. Knowledge in either Wind, Solar or Battery technology is preferable but not essential.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. A new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. 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.