About our Business
SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, Aberdeenshire
Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 + shift allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Full Time | Permanent | Shift Rota
SSE Thermal are recruiting for a Plant Operator to join our team based at Peterhead Power Station. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking operational duties on a range of plant equipment, monitoring its operation and condition as required to meet production requirements in line with safety, environmental and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake pre-start checks on plant after outages and maintenance as well as routine plant checks, ensuring all safety and environmental aspects are addressed before operation.
- Local operation of plant in accordance with operational instructions, noting and responding effectively to plant status changes.
- Undertake plant condition monitoring, fault diagnosis and accurate defect reporting on operated plant.
- Complete all work in compliance with the safe systems of work.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Relevant technical plant operator qualifications such as NVQ with previous industrial experience.
- Working knowledge of environmental permit requirements.
- Commitment to safe working practices, demonstrating the Company Values in all activities.
- Good interpersonal skills with colleagues and the ability to work as part of a team.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days equivalent holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
