Laboratory Technician

SSE; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP

24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work

Tech/transport loan

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE Laboratory Technician role located at Peterhead Power Station. You will perform chemical analysis and condition monitoring to safeguard critical power assets, delivering an oil analysis service across the business and supporting regulatory compliance.

A background in chemistry with power industry experience is required. Responsibilities include lab operations, budgeting, equipment maintenance, and applying safe systems of work.

Qualifications

• A minimum of HND level qualification in chemistry, supported by experience within power or similar process industry.
• Experience working within a Safe System of Work.
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques including gas chromatography, ion chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry and chemical control processes (ideally within a power plant).
• Operational knowledge of plant and its operation with the ability to use diagnostic skills to fault find and provide guidance to the production and maintenance teams.
• Familiarity with the use of complex scientific software such as Chromeleon, Magicnet or Total Chrome and CMMS such as Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Delivering specialist chemistry condition monitoring to support asset integrity, reliability, and performance across power generation plant.
• Conducting chemical analysis and fault diagnosis on key systems including HRSGs, water treatment, and auxiliary systems.
• Providing transformer oil analytical services across the wider business, interpreting results and identifying emerging asset risks.
• Supporting environmental and regulatory compliance through monitoring activities associated with discharge consent and permit requirements.
• Managing laboratory operations safely and efficiently, including budgets, consumables, equipment maintenance, and compliance with Safe Systems of Work and Safety Rules.

Skills

HND Chemistry

Safe Work

Gas Chromatography

Ion Chromatography

HPLC

Water Chemistry

Diagnostics

Chromeleon

Maximo

Education

HND in Chemistry

Tools

Chromeleon

Magicnet

Total Chrome

Maximo

Job description

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station

Salary: £36,139 - £54,311 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As Laboratory Technician, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding the performance and longevity of critical power generation assets through expert chemical analysis and condition monitoring, whilst delivering a company-wide transformer oil analysis service.

• Delivering specialist chemistry condition monitoring to support asset integrity, reliability, and performance across power generation plant.
• Conducting chemical analysis and fault diagnosis on key systems including HRSGs, water treatment, and auxiliary systems.
• Providing transformer oil analytical services across the wider business, interpreting results and identifying emerging asset risks.
• Supporting environmental and regulatory compliance through monitoring activities associated with discharge consent and permit requirements.
• Managing laboratory operations safely and efficiently, including budgets, consumables, equipment maintenance, and compliance with Safe Systems of Work and Safety Rules.

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

• A minimum of HND level qualification in chemistry, supported by experience within power or similar process industry.
• Experience working within a Safe System of Work.
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques including gas chromatography, ion chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry and chemical control processes (ideally within a power plant), with the ability to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
• Operational knowledge of plant and its operation with the ability to use diagnostic skills to fault find and provide guidance to the production and maintenance teams.
• Familiarity with the use of complex scientific software such as Chromeleon, Magicnet or Total Chrome and CMMS such as Maximo.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on 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 we generate energy.

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.
• 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.