Auxiliary Technician

Transmission Complaints Co; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Transmission Complaints Co is seeking an Auxiliary Technician to help achieve Net Zero. You'll be responsible for maintaining and operating substation auxiliary services while coordinating activities to ensure safe and efficient power delivery in the transmission network.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits like free online GP

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Technician or similar, with substation experience advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in the Electrical or Electronics industry.
• Ability to supervise non-routine and complex tasks unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate and maintain Transmission Substation Auxiliary services.
• Coordinate and deliver inspection and maintenance activities with teams.
• Manage a range of high value, critical electrical assets.

Skills

Electrical Technician experience

Coaching and mentoring

Supervision of complex tasks

Education

SVQ/NVQ level in STEM discipline

Job description

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Base Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray

Salary: £41,583 to £48,296 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

SSEN Transmission are seeking an Auxiliary Technician to join us in the goal of achieving Net Zero. Our Auxiliary Technicians provide the front-line technical expertise and day to day work coordination in Substation Auxiliary systems.

You will

• Inspect, operate and maintain the Transmission Substation Auxiliary services such as Standby Generator sets, Batteries and LVAC assets.
• Work closely with Substation Maintenance teams and stakeholder to coordinate and deliver all aspects of inspection, repairs and maintenance activities within the specific discipline.
• Take responsibility for hands-on management of a wide range of high value, Network critical electrical assets.
• Interpret and evaluate various forms of inspection data from both internal and external sources, taking ownership and management for remediation, rectification and or replacement of key components to ensure the ongoing safe and efficient operation of the Transmission network.
• Ensure accurate recording of completed work done also identification and escalation of developing and emergent trends in asset defects and failures.
  
  

You have

• Previous experience as a Electrical Technician, Standby Generator Technician or similar. Substation experience would also be advantageous.
• Demonstratable experience within an Electrical or Electronics industry.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues with electrical and mechanical aspects.
• Ability to supervise non-routine and complex tasks unassisted.
• A qualification at SVQ / NVQ level in STEM discipline or working towards this.
  
  

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate 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. But that's not all – 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.

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 Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 275370 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.

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