Operational Safety Advisor (SSE)

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To reach net zero by 2050, we’re looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

So join us on our journey to net zero. Help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Perthshire, Highlands, Aberdeen, Argyll and Bute or Glasgow

Salary: £38,000 – £58,000+ car /cash allowance + 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 an Operational Safety Advisor (Electrical) your key responsibilities will be:

– Provide proactive and pragmatic operational safety advice and guidance to internal customers throughout the SSE Electricity Transmission business (SSEN Transmission)

– Ensuring the delivery of safe outcomes for our people, our customers and the environment is at the heart of everything that you do.

– Support managers address business risks by utilising your technical knowledge to promote a practical understanding across all operational safety processes

– Responsible for the continual improvement of the approved procedures and guidance associated with the SSEN Operational Safety Rules. These rules ensure safety from the system when accessing, operating and maintaining the SSE Electricity Transmission Network.

– Providing information, instruction and training of operational safety procedures, investigating incidents, as well as sharing lessons learnt from incident investigations are all very important functions of the role.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

– Previous knowledge and experience of electricity operational activities on transmission / distribution networks and will be familiar with roles and responsibilities of authorised persons, safe systems of work and training requirements

– You’ll have a good understanding of systems, polices and strategies for safety management within an asset-intensive electrical engineering environment.

– Ability to drive cross-business collaboration and build a high-performing, commercially and customer-focused culture, through the effective delivery of safe, reliable and affordable outcomes, you’ll need strong stakeholder management skills.

– An excellent communicator, you’ll demonstrate a clear ability for building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external parties.

– Alongside your ability to identify and analyse complex technical issues and understand risks, your well-structured, systematic approach will be essential in helping you to implement appropriate solutions. You’ll be able to influence change at all levels of the organisation.

– A full UK driving licence is essential.

About our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK’s greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

Life at SSE

If you’re considering a career with us, you’re probably wondering what’s in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we’re proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we’re proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra ‘if it’s not safe, we don’t do it’.

SSE is 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 and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

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 [email protected] / 01738 342939.

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.