Technical Authority - Hydro Mechanical
- 549678
- Closing at: Aug 4 2024 at 23:55 BST
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 double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032 including projects like Coire Glas Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Home Working and Flexible, additionally, our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.
Salary: £55,200 to £83,000 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent, Fulltime Flexible First options available
The role of Technical Authority - Hydro Mechanical is within SSE Renewables Technical Centre of Excellence.
Responsibilities revolve around supporting our Hydro business vertical in managing our existing fleet and design/build of overhauls and new assets.
Key responsibilities and attributes are as follows;
- Technical Authority and team leadership over SSE Renewables existing Hydro fleet and ongoing/future projects.
- Design Authority role, co-operating with Hydro business vertical.
- Providing engineering support to asset management of SSE's Hydro fleet.
- Supporting and applying knowledge of engineering standards and statutory requirements on existing fleet and future projects.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Ability to communicate engineering considerations and principles across SSEs hydro business.
- Strong knowledge and experience in hydro power plant design and operation.
- Experience in hydro plant asset management.
- Appreciation of commercial and project management of engineering construction.
- Team leadership capabilities.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing 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 /
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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