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Plant Operator - Peterhead, Scotland, United Kingdom

Peterhead, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full time
Posted 8 hours ago
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SSE plc
Mining, resources & energy
10,001+ employees
81 jobs
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Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, AB42

Salary: SS03 £30,684 - £36,666 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

Reporting to the Shift Group Leader, you’ll play a key role in keeping our plant running safely and meeting production needs, by carrying out a variety of operational duties monitoring performance and condition while upholding safety, environmental and company standards.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include;

  • Carrying out routine checks and pre-start checks following outages and maintenance, ensuring all safety and environmental requirements are met.
  • Operating plant locally in line with operational instructions, keeping track of changes in plant status and responding effectively.
  • Monitoring the condition of unit and auxiliary plant, identifying faults and accurately reporting defects.
  • Lead by example in following the safe system of work and Generation System Safety Rules.
  • Apply plant isolations in line with procedures for depressurising, draining, pressurising, priming, warming and setting plant for service.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

  • Experience in the operation and monitoring of power generation equipment or heavy equipment in a process environment.
  • The ability to troubleshoot and accurately report equipment defects.
  • Relevant technical plant operator qualifications such as NVQ or HNC in a technical discipline.
  • Previously worked under a formal Safe System of Work.
  • Team player mentality and a can-do attitude.

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 Thermalhelp keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner 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 Pamela Hendry on pamela.hendry@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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