Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Base Location: Medway Power Station

Salary: £Competitive + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you’ll be part of an inclusive and high performing team, encompassing multiple disciplines and departments, with an emphasis on maximising efficiencies to achieve optimum plant performance.

You will

Focusing on the Control & Instrumentation assets of the power plant, some of your key accountabilities will include;

– Asset Management, technical governance & guidance for your plant area.

– Delivery of compliance with legislation and industry best practice.

– Safe Management of Projects.

– Delivery of major outages.

– Budget & Contract Management.

You have

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

• A Controls or Process Engineering background within a similar industry
• A broad and in-depth operational knowledge and experience of Control and Instrumentation equipment such as: Process measurement instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, PH etc.), pneumatic control valves and equipment, CompEx and SIL systems, PLCs, distributed control (DCS) and industrial network communications.
• Knowledge of maintenance and engineering practices on industrial plant.
• A broad understanding of Health and Safety, a certificate in IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous.

Innovative thinking and good communication skills will also be essential, and most importantly you’ll have a passion for safety and successful delivery against key stakeholder requirements.

About SSE

SSEs purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world’s first hydrogen-fired power station, we’re transforming how we generate energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact 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.

Ready to apply?

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.