Hydro Operations Team Lead

Job Description

Base Location: Clachan Power Station (Near Cairndow)

Salary: SS06 £43,704 – £51,484 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time

The role

SSE Renewables operates the largest fleet of hydro electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland and has the opportunity for an Operations Team Lead to join us at Clachan. Our portfolio totals 1,459 MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.

Find out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here;

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day management and supervision of a multi disciplined team of craft persons and semi skilled staff.
• Look after the safety of the general public, environment, staff and contractors within the area.
• Coordinate and plan the section workload, utilising a computer based maintenance system.
• Ensure technical, legislative, environment and safety standards are met.
• Be responsible for managing packages of work.
• You will also undertake authorisation training to perform HV switching, plant operations and isolations, plus authorised person duties up to Auxiliary Plant Authorisation under the Hydro System Safety Rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a Hydro Generation environment or gained from employment in a similar heavy industry.
• A recognised qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline is preferred, but more importantly, extensive hands on experience in an electrical or mechanical engineering environment. You will have the opportunity to work towards an HNC level qualification if required.
• Experience as a line manager, with the ability to negotiate and influence a variety of stakeholders across varying levels of seniority.
• Progression is possible by completing the necessary training and assessment process, followed by carrying out the duties and responsibilities of SAP under the Hydro System Safety Rules.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, and applicants should ideally reside or be prepared to relocate to or within 30 miles of Clachan.

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 £33 bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including wind farms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / 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.