Senior Unit Operator - Thermal Power Plant

SSE plc; Peterhead; Sur place; GBP 57 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonus

Shift allowance

Skills shortage allowance

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

SSE plc invites applications for an Enhanced Unit Operator at Peterhead Power Station. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation across all plant configurations, fault diagnosis, and reporting defects.

You will ensure compliance with environmental permits while optimising thermal efficiency and maintaining logs and reports. As a key member of the operations team, you will mentor junior operators, perform delegated safety roles, and stand in for the Shift Group Leader as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Safe System of Work and safety rules responsibilities under authorised roles.
• Knowledge of REMIT reporting requirements.
• Understanding of environmental permits and operating limits.
• Proven ability to supervise and support a team.
• Ability to operate all plant panels and guide operators in abnormal conditions.

Responsabilités

• Maintain accurate station logs and deliver operational reports.
• Assist Shift Group Leader in training and mentoring of Unit/Plant Operators.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person, Authorised Person, Selected Person, Work Controller and Working Party Leader as defined in Thermal Safe System of Work.
• Provide stand-in cover for the Shift Group Leader and oversee day-to-day shift operations.
• Perform Emergency Response duties per Bronze Level incident procedures.

Connaissances

Safe System of Work & Safety Rules

REMIT awareness

Environmental permits awareness

Team supervision

Plant operation across modes

Formation

HNC level qualification in engineering or technical subject

Description du poste

SSE plc invites applications for an Enhanced Unit Operator at Peterhead Power Station. The role focuses on safe, efficient operation across all plant configurations, fault diagnosis, and reporting defects.

You will ensure compliance with environmental permits while optimising thermal efficiency and maintaining logs and reports. As a key member of the operations team, you will mentor junior operators, perform delegated safety roles, and stand in for the Shift Group Leader as required.