Production Technician
- 550102
- Closing at: Sep 8 2024 at 23:55 BST
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 could invest in excess of £40bn across the next 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: Great Island Power Station, Campile, Co. Wexford
Salary: €60,000 - €76,500 (inclusive of local allowance) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | full time| 12hr shifts as per a shift roster
Production Technicians work as part of a small shift team with the following key responsibilities:
- Operation of the 464MW Great Island CCGT power station in accordance with all procedures and the site environmental permit.
- Undertake authorised duties to facilitate safe plant maintenance.
- Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement of plant operational practices and associated documentation.
- Pro-actively investigate plant and process trends to identify opportunities for improved safety, efficiency, availability or reliability.
- Be trained and enact duties as a first aider.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience in the operation of power generation or similar process installations, or a fundamental understanding of power generation principles and ambition to develop in the role.
- Qualifications relevant to power plant operation and/or maintenance.
- Ability and discipline to follow rules, procedures and instructions and a basic understanding of process and behavioural safety.
- Willingness to work 12hr shifts as per a set roster which will cover operation of the plant on a 24 hour per day, 365 days per year basis
- Some level of flexibility to provide shift cover to allow colleagues to take annual leave, training events and short term emergent leave.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 35 days annual leave 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 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 Hannah on /
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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