Hydro Electrical Craftsperson - Maintenance & Repairs

SSE PLC; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

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

You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, collaborate with a wide team, and contribute to safe, reliable operation of generation assets. NVQ3/City & Guilds, strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical or multi-skilled craftsperson background with experience on electrical generation equipment.
• Minimum qualification NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent.
• Good communication and ability to work with the public and across levels of the business.
• Proficient with maintenance scheduling software and company systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance, including civil works, safely within your competence.
• Collaborate with maintenance colleagues to diagnose issues, complete repairs and deliver projects.
• Perform routine inspections to maintain equipment and fixed plant for safety and reliability.
• Report operational defects and carry out risk assessments, with training to operate and isolate plant.

Skills

Electrical craftsperson background

Good communication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent craft apprenticeship

Tools

Maintenance scheduling software

Job description

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

You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, collaborate with a wide team, and contribute to safe, reliable operation of generation assets. NVQ3/City & Guilds, strong teamwork and communication are essential.