Job Description
About our Business SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change. About the Role Base Location: Great Island Power Station, Co. Wexford Salary: €66,000 - €90,000 (This includes a local allowance of 25%) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time| Flexible First options available We have an exciting opportunity for a Rotating Plant Engineer to join our team at Great Island Power Station. You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, professional engineering service for rotating plant and ancillary equipment that ensures the safety, reliability, flexibility and efficiency of plant and equipment is maintained to meet the Company's requirements. A key member of the Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the short and long term station strategy including an input to the station business plan. Main tasks and responsibilities are: - Understanding and strategic management of the asset integrity of the station rotating plant assets and ancillary services. - Establish and deliver a proactive maintenance strategy with the associated resource planning, budgeting and contractor management for the station rotating plant assets and ancillary services. - Delivery of projects in alignment with the SSE and station strategies including financial justification preparation, specification, procurement, implementation and commissioning. - Any other tasks and projects as may be directed by the Engineering Manager. What do I need? - Degree level or equivalent qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline, supported by at previous experience of Power Station/process plant engineering or maintenance. - Comprehensive understanding of plant and equipment within the remit of the role. - Competent in the use of maintenance management systems for work management and procurement. - Constructively challenges traditional thought processes outside the normal parameters and considers different solutions. - Ability to actively seek best practice and opportunities from outside the station/company and applies them. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. #LI-HC1 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.