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: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth, Leeds or Dublin
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As a Control Systems Engineer you'll be responsible for providing technical expertise in order to manage the medium to long term integrity of high-risk operational assets and new build projects within your area of expertise, where failure would have a major impact on safety; environmental; and commercial operation of the business.
Key Responsibilities: Responsible for design sign off for Process Safety and control Engineering solutions including SIL determination, design, implementation and life cycle management of Functional Safety Systems. Review of Capital Projects and all aspects for Control and Protection Design, Delivery, Commissioning and Operation. Regulated monitoring of processes, covering but not limited to CEMS, Electrical and Gas Metering, product quality. Process system integration and communications including Data management, Cyber Security, System architecture. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
Background in Process Control. Higher level education or relevant industrial experience, including understanding plant operation and appropriate risk controls. Knowledge of Control system design and topologies with associated benefits of these designs. Functional Safety and Cyber Security experience would be an advantage although training will be supplied. Good communication and report writing skills. What's in it for you? An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on ****** / 01738 341147.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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