Embedded Group Maintainer Support

SSE; Weymouth; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Family support

Job summary

SSE Thermal is hiring a Maintainer to cover the Burghfield and Chickerell sites, travelling between locations and supporting two 45MWe LM6000 turbines. You’ll help meet start reliability, plant availability, efficiency and financial targets across UK energy markets.

Key duties include maintaining consistent practices across both sites, supporting short-term maintenance planning, covering day-to-day operations, applying Safe Systems of Work, and contributing to safety standards while keeping high

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of Thermal Generation plant.
• Broad knowledge of process plant equipment including Gas Turbines, Generators, Gas Systems & Compressors, High/Low Voltage Equipment, and Control & Instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW); training to become Authorised in SSOW.
• Experience delivering works using a Maintenance Management system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent operation and maintenance practices across both embedded sites.
• Support planning and management of short-term maintenance activities.
• Provide day-to-day operation support and cover for holidays/illness.
• Provide task support and implement Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) during routine activities and unplanned events.
• Help apply Safety Management Standards across both sites.
• Work flexibly to maintain high plant availability and reliability.

Skills

Thermal plant maintenance

Gas turbine & equipment

SSOW familiarity

Maintenance mgmt system

Job description

Base Location:You'll be expected to spend your working week in one of the following locations; Chickerell Generation Site (Weymouth) or Burghfield Generation Site (Reading)

Salary:£44,000 - £65,900 depending on skills and experience + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus}+ a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time

The role

The Thermal Embedded Group is a business unit within SSE Thermal focusing on the Burghfield and Chickerell sites. The business operates and maintains two 45MWe LM6000 Open Cycle Gas Turbines and requires Maintainer Support to cover both sites. The sites operate within the UK Energy markets; therefore, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the sites meet very challenging targets for start reliability, plant availability, efficiency and financial delivery.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include;

• Maintaining consistent operation and maintenance practices across both embedded sites, upholding high standards and ensuring compliance.
• Carrying out general site maintenance and supporting the planning and management of short-term maintenance activities.
• Supporting day-to-day operation and maintenance activities, providing occasional cover for site colleagues during holidays or sickness absence.
• Providing task support and the implementation of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) during routine activities and unplanned events.
• Helping apply Safety Management Standards proactively and consistently across both sites.
• Working flexibly to maintain high levels of plant availability and reliability across both sites.

You’ll be required to travel between the sites and participate in a standby and call-out rota.

To be successful in this role, we’d love you to have;

• Demonstrable experience operating in a similar role involving the maintenance of Thermal Generation plant.
• An understanding of a broad range of process plant equipment including; Gas Turbines, High Voltage Generators, Gas Systems & Compressors, High Voltage Equipment, Low Voltage Equipment and Control & Instrumentation Equipment.
• Knowledge and/or working experience in a Safe Systems of Work process. Training will be required to become Authorised in the SSOW process to fulfil the requirements of this role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of working with, and delivering works, using a Maintenance Management system.

A full and valid UK driving license is essential.

About SSE

SSE’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 to 2030.

SSE Thermal help keep electricity available 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 flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

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 Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 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.