Hydro Electrical Craftsperson – Maintenance & Repairs

Sse Enterprise; Arrochar; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE Renewables Hydro operates the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our Hydro Generation Operations and Maintenance team seeks an Electrical Craftsperson to join at Clachan, Sloy or Inverawe Power stations in Argyll.

You will carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance, work with the team to diagnose issues, perform inspections and safety checks, and support project work. A full driving licence and relevant craft qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• An Electrical or Multi-skilled craftsperson background, ideally with previous experience of working on Electrical Generation Equipment.
• A practical mindset with a passion for working as a part of a team. Excellent communicate skills are essential as you will be interacting with the public and people at all levels of the business.
• A good degree of computer literacy, with the ability to become proficient in using our maintenance scheduling and reporting software and other company software applications for which training will be given.
• A flexible attitude to all aspect of work in the section, with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate with colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance, along with civil works, safely and effectively within your area of competence.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance colleagues to diagnose issues, complete repairs and deliver designated project work.
• Complete routine inspections and checks to maintain equipment and fixed plant to high standards of safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Collaborate with the wider team to report operational defects, complete risk assessments and carry out environmental and safety inspections, while undertaking training to operate and isolate fixed generation plant.

Skills

Electrical background

Maintenance software

Driving licence

Team communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

SSE Renewables Hydro operates the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our Hydro Generation Operations and Maintenance team seeks an Electrical Craftsperson to join at Clachan, Sloy or Inverawe Power stations in Argyll.

You will carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance, work with the team to diagnose issues, perform inspections and safety checks, and support project work. A full driving licence and relevant craft qualification are essential.