Power Plant Production Technician — Shift Premium

SSE; Tarbert; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Production Technician to operate Tarbert Next Generation Plant and peaking plants in Rhode and Tawnaghmore, with future responsibility for Platin Power Plant. You will ensure safe operation, monitor plant systems, and support maintenance activities.

Applicants should hold a trade or engineering qualification in relevant disciplines and have experience in process or power generation environments.

Qualifications

• Trade or engineering qualification in relevant disciplines.
• Experience in Process/Power Generation or similar.
• Ability to monitor and adjust plant systems and alarms.
• MAXIMO experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate Tarbert Next Generation Plant and peaking plants; report defects and maintain records in MAXIMO.
• Investigate operational issues and respond to deviations or critical alarms.
• Support Safe System of Work duties and planned maintenance.
• Assist in optimizing efficiency and controllable costs across Tarbert and peaking plants.

Skills

Process monitoring

HMI operation

Safe isolation

P&IDs understanding

SOPs knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Trade/engineering qualification in Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation, Mechanical or Chemical

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

SSE is seeking a Production Technician to operate Tarbert Next Generation Plant and peaking plants in Rhode and Tawnaghmore, with future responsibility for Platin Power Plant. You will ensure safe operation, monitor plant systems, and support maintenance activities.

Applicants should hold a trade or engineering qualification in relevant disciplines and have experience in process or power generation environments.