Commissioning Technician

Commissioning Technician – SSEN Transmission

Base

Location:

Perth

Salary: £49,004 to £57,728 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSEN Transmission is looking for a dedicated Commissioning Technician to join our team at our Control Centre in Perth.

In this pivotal role, you will be a technical specialist ensuring the seamless and secure operation of our critical infrastructure. You'll work at the heart of the network, responsible for commissioning, testing, and maintaining the SCADA interfaces that empower our control room engineers to safely manage the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland and deliver a Network for Net Zero.

• Provide first line support for development, preparation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and upgrade of Transmission Control Centre (TCC) SCADA displays and controls.
• Ensure 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 maintain the security of the Data Historian System called PI.
• Provide technical guidance to TCC Control Room and Transmission Field Unit Engineers.

• Previous technical experience in a role involving electrical, mechanical or hydraulic systems and SCADA with knowledge and an understanding of the Transmission network.
• The foresight to technically design new displays for safe operation by Transmission Control Room.
• The ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. Project Managers, Project Engineers, National Grid and External Contractors).
• A recognised Engineering qualification or working towards this.
• Logical analysis and fault‑finding skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on  / to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.