Hydro Plant Attendant: Maintenance & Outdoor Ops

SSE plc; Oban; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP and 24/7 counselling

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 hydro schemes in Scotland. Our assets include iconic power stations and a history of hydro power across the Scottish Glens.

The multi-disciplined team in the Sloy / Awe Section is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil or estate works beneficial
• Background in forestry or farming helpful
• Understanding of outdoor environment and civil maintenance tasks
• Full UK valid driving licence essential

Responsibilities

• Support routine works including maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams and buildings, and assist maintenance team with minor repairs and defect rectification
• Low impact environmental manual recovery and optimisation of water catchment areas
• Communicate effectively with team members and report operational defects
• Carry out risk assessments and environmental and safety inspections, with training to operate fixed generation plant

Skills

Practical mindset

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

SSE Renewables Hydro operate the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our assets include iconic power stations and a history of hydro power across the Scottish Glens.

The multi-disciplined team in the Sloy / Awe Section is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state.