SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.
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About the Role
Base Location: Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm - Mobilisation from Port of Montrose, Scotland
Salary: £49,559-£56,757 depending on experience + annual bonus + (SOV) shift allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | 14/14 Offshore Shift Pattern
What is the Role:
Seagreen is a £3bn offshore development owned by SSE Renewables and joint venture partner, Total. Once complete, the project will be largest offshore wind farm in Scotland. Situated over 27km from the Angus coastline at its closest point, the project will be capable of powering up to 1 million homes each year with low carbon, renewable electricity. This role is based within SSE Renewables Offshore Asset Management team, who look after Seagreen’s day to day operations and long term asset integrity.
As a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you’ll be responsible for operation and provision of safety on the high voltage system under the SSE Operational Safety Rules. This will be for routine and planned preventative maintenance work, system operations, and fault response scenarios. In addition, your technical knowledge will help to manage the integrity of High Voltage operational assets, where failure would have a major impact on safety, environmental, and commercial operation of the business. This role will be primarily based on the Seagreen windfarm’s 66kV power system, however you’ll also be involved in all electrical aspects of Seagreen Windfarm’s operation.
This will be a dynamic role interfacing with Seagreen Control room, Turbine OEM, and multiple stakeholders within SSE. You will be in charge of coordinating planned & reactive maintenance along with fault-finding activities as required. Working closely with other members of the Offshore Asset Management Engineering and Operations teams, you’ll develop operational procedures and working practices, ensuring safe and effective management of the assets. You’ll also support the development and application of relevant engineering standards, and undertake engineering reviews to ensure assets comply with legislation and standards.