Asset Engineer

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.

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Leeds or Reading preferred. Other locations will be considered.

Salary: £47,600 – £71,600 + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

We have an opportunity for an Asset Engineer to join the Engineering and Asset Management function in SSE Thermal (TEAM).

Key Responsibilities include:

– Supporting compliance, monitoring and assurance activities of ISO 55001 Asset Management system and ensuring our accreditation is maintained.

– The development, maintenance, optimisation and integration of a range of best practice Asset Management system processes, and documentation.

– Reliability initiatives including criticality and maintenance assessment updates at system, asset, and task level. Carrying out maintenance reviews, to enhance reliability and availability of assets.

– Leading on reliability focused asset issues, working with the Reliability Manager, carrying out investigations and preparing feedback reports.

– Technical Assurance and supporting the quality management system documentation and audit process.

You will be required to travel to our assets across the UK and Ireland as required, therefore a full UK driving license is essential for this role.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

– Degree in a relevant Engineering subject, equivalent experience will be considered and experience of major utility assets, oil & gas, water or energy, would be advantageous.

– Experience of Asset Integrity, Reliability, Risk and Performance management approaches, and a familiarity of legislative, technical and operational standards.

– Knowledge and experience of the asset lifecycle, including; Acquisition, Operations, Maintenance and Disposal and experience developing lifecycle plans and the activities required to deliver asset lifecycle plans.

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess an innovative mind set, with a flexible approach.

– Capacity to deliver high quality work on a consistent basis in a demanding environment.

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 Hannah on 01738 341147.

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.