Power Plant Operator - Safe, Efficient Operations

SSE plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc in Peterhead is seeking a Plant Operator to help keep the power station running safely and meeting production needs. You will perform operational duties, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The role requires experience with power generation equipment, proving fault-tracking ability, and a formal Safe System of Work background. A technical NVQ/HNC is preferred, with a team-oriented, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation and monitoring of power generation equipment or heavy equipment in a process environment.
• The ability to troubleshoot and accurately report equipment defects.
• Previously worked under a formal Safe System of Work.
• Relevant technical plant operator qualifications such as NVQ or HNC in a technical discipline.
• Team player mentality and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine checks and pre-start checks following outages and maintenance, ensuring all safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Operate plant locally in line with operational instructions, keeping track of changes in plant status and responding effectively.
• Monitor the condition of unit and auxiliary plant, identifying faults and accurately reporting defects.
• Lead by example in following the safe system of work and Generation System Safety Rules.
• Apply plant isolations in line with procedures for depressurising, draining, pressurising, priming, warming and setting plant for service.

Skills

Power generation operation

Troubleshooting

Team player

Education

NVQ or HNC in a technical discipline

Job description

SSE plc in Peterhead is seeking a Plant Operator to help keep the power station running safely and meeting production needs. You will perform operational duties, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The role requires experience with power generation equipment, proving fault-tracking ability, and a formal Safe System of Work background. A technical NVQ/HNC is preferred, with a team-oriented, proactive attitude.