Base Location: Perth, Scotland
Salary: £45,452 - £54,311 + Shift Allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
Based in our state-of-the-art control room in Perth, Scotland, you’ll be a key member of our 24/7 operations team, monitoring, controlling, and optimising over 2GW of onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage assets. In this critical role, you’ll support the safe operation of our fleet, help maintain stability of the national electricity system, maximise plant availability, and ensure full contractual and regulatory compliance.
This is a shift-based role, so you’ll need to be within a 45-minute commute of the Control Room and able to work a structured rota as part of our year-round coverage.
You will
- Monitor and operate onshore wind, solar and battery assets in real time, responding quickly to faults through remote intervention or by coordinating on-site support.
- Despatch assets to maximise revenue across key markets (Balancing Mechanism, Wholesale, Ancillary and contracted services).
- Manage asset availability and report on capabilities accurately and transparently, ensuring Grid Code compliance and market integrity.
- Act as an Operational Controller, undertaking high volumes of safety transactions and managing control of assets in line with safety rules and Safe Systems of Work.
- Support site safety, actively monitoring the presence and wellbeing of hundreds of site attendees across more than 50 operational sites.
You have
- Experience working in an operational control room preferably with an understanding of the national electricity system.
- Strong analytical and IT skills, including experience with SCADA, telephony systems and multiple software platforms.
- Relevant technical education (HNC/HND or equivalent) and operational experience with electro-mechanical plant or apparatus.
- Practical experience of industry safety frameworks and a clear understanding of how to apply them.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and adapt with confidence, flexibility and a genuine passion for renewable energy.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. 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 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.
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. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or 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. Please contact Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com 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.
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