Base Location: Perth
Salary: £44,195 - £50,611 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The Commissioning Technician’s key responsibilities are:
- Provision of first line support for development, preparation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and upgrade of Transmission Control Centre SCADA displays and controls, enabling delivery of a safe and reliable interface for 24/7 Transmission system operations and safety.
- Integration of operational data and signalling from the Transmission asset base into the control centre systems and onwards to the GB System Operator to meet our Transmission License, Grid Code and STC obligations.
- Use and maintenance of the security of the Data Historian System called PI
- Provision of TCC Systems technical guidance to TCC Control Room and Transmission Field Unit Engineers.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Previous technical experience in a role involving electrical, mechanical or hydraulic systems and SCADA would be an advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Transmission network.
- The foresight to be able to technically design new displays for safe operation by Transmission Control Room.
- The ability to be able to communicate to a wide audience - internal and external Project Managers, Project Engineers, National Grid and External Contractors.
- You will possess or be working towards a recognised Engineering qualification.
- Proficiency in the use Microsoft Office applications.
- Logical analysis and fault-finding skills.
About our Business
We are home to the UK’s greatest resource of renewable energy.
SSE Transmission owns and operates over 145 substations across Scotland and with 8,200 MW generating capacity across in our network. By 2030 we will have 199 substations and 28,000 MW generating capacity.
Our business is on the front line of delivering Scotland to Net Zero and as such offers a wide range of opportunities to help shape this journey.
An integral part of managing this growth is having the correct tools to manage and process the dynamic system data. We will be moving into our custom-built control room in 2024 with access to world leading technologies to aid system management.
What's in it for you?
- 34 days holiday entitlement.
- 6% company pension contribution rising to 9% after 2 years and 12% after 10 years’ service.
- Additional 10 days holidays purchase offered.
- Opportunities to progress to the next level on day or shift working.
- Electric vehicle loan scheme. (Salary Sacrifice)
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Payroll charity matched funding.
- Share incentive and share save schemes.
- Options to purchase dental or health insurance.
View our full benefits package on our careers site.
Getting a chance to contribute towards Scotland’s journey towards Net Zero and being supported to progress your career internally with the transmission team through the many progressing opportunities.
SSEN Transmission won the Employer of the Year Award at the prestigious Utility Week Awards, highlighting our commitment to placing people at the heart of our business.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact iona.allan@sse.com / 01738 344049.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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