Senior Unit Operator - Thermal Power & Safety Lead

SSE; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Shift allowance

Skills shortage allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE is seeking an Enhanced Unit Operator for Peterhead Power Station. You will monitor plant condition, diagnose faults, and report defects across unit and auxiliary plant to keep operations within permits and efficient thermal performance.

Responsibilities include logging, reporting, training, and stepping in for leadership roles while following SSE procedures and REMIT requirements. A competitive package supports you and your family.

Qualifications

• HNC in engineering or technical subject, or extensive operational experience at a large Thermal Power Station.
• Strong knowledge of Safe System of Work and Safety Rules.
• Understanding REMIT reporting requirements.
• Awareness of Environmental permits and operational limits.
• Proven ability supervising and supporting a team.
• Experience operating all plant and panel operations across modes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate station logs and deliver operational reports.
• Assist Shift Group Leader in training Unit/Plant Operators on assigned shift.
• Enact roles of 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 covering day-to-day aspects of the role.
• Perform Emergency Response duties per Bronze Level incident response.

Skills

Operational supervision

Panel operation

Team leadership

Technical understanding

Education

HNC in engineering or technical subject

Job description

SSE is seeking an Enhanced Unit Operator for Peterhead Power Station. You will monitor plant condition, diagnose faults, and report defects across unit and auxiliary plant to keep operations within permits and efficient thermal performance.

Responsibilities include logging, reporting, training, and stepping in for leadership roles while following SSE procedures and REMIT requirements. A competitive package supports you and your family.