Operations Systems Engineer

Base

Location:

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in Inveralmond House Office, Perth.  Salary: 54,952 - 64,738 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The roleSSE Renewables is playing a leading role in the transition to a low-carbon future, operating one of the UK’s largest portfolios of renewable energy assets. As we continue to grow our Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage operations across Great Britain and Ireland, we’re looking for an Operations Systems Engineer to help power that growth.

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the heart of our 24/7 operations capability, ensuring our operational systems remain secure, resilient and fit for the future. You’ll be responsible for configuring and commissioning new renewable energy assets into our centralised control systems, helping maximise asset performance, operational efficiency and commercial value.

Working closely with specialists across Operations, Project Delivery, OT, IT and Telecoms, you’ll take ownership of delivering systems that support the safe and efficient operation of our renewable energy portfolio. You’ll also be encouraged to challenge established ways of working, identify improvements and help build the exceptional operational and technology foundations needed for SSE’s continued growth.

You will

Own the configuration, testing and commissioning of new Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage assets into SSE Renewables’ centralised control systems and operational platforms.

Develop and deliver system enhancements, collaborating with OT, IT and Telecoms teams to strengthen security, resilience and operational performance.

Push for better ways of working by creating and implementing processes and system improvements that increase efficiency and support evolving business requirements.

Design, execute and document testing activities for critical operational technology and IT systems, ensuring high-quality deployments and upgrades.

Provide first-line support for operational systems, taking accountability for troubleshooting issues and working with specialist teams to maintain service availability.

You haveA degree in an Engineering, IT or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience, together with a strong understanding of systems used within power generation, operational environments or critical infrastructure.

Experience working with SCADA or control room systems, ideally including GE ADMS 6.0 configuration, diagram management or related control-system technologies.

Knowledge of Grid Codes, High Voltage safety rules and Safe Systems of Work, with operational authorisations or switching experience considered advantageous.

Experience evaluating business requirements and delivering practical, innovative solutions that improve and push for better operational performance, efficiency and value.

Strong analytical, technical and communication skills, with the confidence to share what’s needed, learn new technologies quickly and work effectively across multiple specialist teams.

About SSESSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest 33bn in critical electricity infrastructure…