Base Location: Inverawe Power Station, by Taynuilt, PA35
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
SSE Renewables Hydro operate the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our portfolio totals 1,459MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro-electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.
The multi-disciplined team in the Sloy / Awe Section is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state.
Some of your main accountabilities will include;
- Supporting routine works which includes maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams, and buildings, as well as assisting the maintenance team to carry out minor repairs, servicing, and defect rectification.
- Low impact environmental manual recovery and optimisation of associated water catchment areas, consisting of hill ditching, increasing storage capacity in small dams and clearing intake structures.
- Communicating effectively with other team members and reporting operational defects as they arise.
- Carrying out risk assessments, plus environmental and safety inspections. You’ll also receive training to operate fixed Generation plant.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;
- Experience in civil or estate works would be beneficial, as would a background in forestry or farming. You should have a good understanding of the outdoor environment and knowledge of civil maintenance tasks, including ditching, road repairs, building maintenance and general repairs.
- A practical, enthusiastic approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, supported by effective communication skills.
- Willingness and the flexibility to work outdoors in all weather conditions and outside normal hours when required.
- Basic Computer skills are an advantage however training is available.
- A full UK valid driving licence is essential.
Applicants must reside or be prepared to relocate to within 30 miles of the listed site offered.