Operations Engineer (HVDC/FACTS)

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing benefits (GP, counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE Transmission is seeking a proactive Operations Engineer to join the Network Operations team on a permanent basis. You will contribute to the delivery, maintenance and commissioning of HVDC & FACTS assets, supporting SLAs and project execution.

Base location is flexible within Scotland with a preferred Aberdeen or Inverness base, and a Flexible First work model. In this role you will engage with HVDC/FACTS projects, witness tests, develop SOPs, and coordinate with contractors while ensuring

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of HVDC, FACTS or large-scale transmission systems, including outage management and network operations.
• Proven experience managing contractors, OEMs and large operational or project programmes, including safety and performance outcomes.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks, safety legislation (e.g. CDM), and performance incentives within a regulated industry.
• Degree-level qualification or Time Served Experience in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), with strong analytical, commercial and decision-making capability.
• Ability to communicate across all levels with both internal and external stakeholders, paired with effective organisation capabilities to deliver quality work to the agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transmission Operations team regular engagement with HVDC & FACTS Projects at Gate stages and attend regular design review/HAZID/HAZOP meetings; embed Operations & Maintenance requirements into project designs.
• Provide key support for Large Capital Projects with witnessing of Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests for Primary / Secondary / Auxiliary Systems as required for HVDC & FACTS assets.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures for installation, commissioning, inspection and maintenance of HVDC & FACTS assets.
• Where necessary provide first line support in the event of alarms and trip events; lead coordination and supervision of Contractors performing fault location and emergency repairs.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure asset integrity and regulatory compliance with HSE, SSEN Safe Systems of Work, CDM and ESQC Regulations.

Skills

HVDC/FACTS knowledge

Outage management

Contractor management

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or time served

Job description

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots in Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £57,150 - £68,295 + car allowance + eligible for overtime + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Engineer, to join our dynamic Network Operations team on a permanent basis. In this vital role, you will play a key part in the delivery of the Operations, Maintenance and Commissioning of all HVDC & FACTS currently in service, and those that are currently in project execution phase. The successful candidate shall also support the execution of HVDC and FACTS Service Level Agreements for the Network Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking team while developing your skills in the energy sector.

You will

• Support the Transmission Operations team regular engagement with HVDC & FACTS Projects at Gate stages and attend regular design review/HAZID /HAZOP meetings ensuring Operations & Maintenance requirements are embedded into project designs.

• Provide key support for Large Capital Projects with the witnessing of Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests for Primary Plant / Secondary Systems / Auxiliary Systems as required for HVDC & FACTS assets.

• Support the development of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's) for the installation, commissioning, inspection and maintenance of HVDC & FACTS assets.

• Where necessary provide first line support in the event of alarms and trip events for HVDC & FACTS assets. Lead the coordination and supervision of Contractors performing fault location, emergency repair and defect remedials works associated with HVDC & FACTS assets.

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure asset integrity is maintained, and that contractors and internal stakeholders are complying with industry HSE regulations, SSEN Safe Systems of Work, also CDM and ESQC Regulations.

You have

• Technical knowledge of HVDC, FACTS or large-scale transmission systems, including outage management and network operations

• Proven experience managing contractors, OEMs and large operational or project programmes, including safety and performance outcomes

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks, safety legislation (e.g. CDM), and performance incentives within a regulated industry

• Degree-level qualification or Time Served Experience in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), with strong analytical, commercial and decision-making capability

• Ability to communicate across all levels with both internal and external stakeholders, paired with effective organisation capabilities to deliver quality work to the agreed timescales

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.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 275370 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.