Electrical Technician

Medway Power Station are recruiting an Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team. This is a critical role in ensuring thermal energy generation as part of SSEs flexible, essential power portfolio. Reporting to the Daywork Support Engineer, you will play a vital role in maintaining electrical apparatus and equipment to high standards, ensuring maximum plant availability and reliability. Some of your other main accountabilities will include;

• Carrying out both planned and emergent works on all electrical assets at Medway Power Station, implementing Safe Systems of Work.
• Producing Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safety Plans to ensure safe work practices.
• Managing plant breakdown maintenance and supervising contractor workers when required.
• Diagnosing faults, identifying plant improvements and enhancing overall plant reliability and efficiency.
• Proactively promoting and engaging with the company's safety culture to ensure all team members go home safely each day.
  
  An Electrical Apprenticeship or HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge or experience in CCGT Power Plant Maintenance, or a relevant background in another process industry.
• A broad understanding of Health and Safety at work; an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate would be advantageous.
• An electrical qualification such as City and Guilds 2391 (Periodic Inspection and Testing) and C&G2382 (BS7671 Wiring Regulations) are desirable.
• Experience maintaining electrical apparatus and machinery, including HV and LV switchgear, motors (AC/DC), motorised actuators, motor starters, and power transformers would be advantageous.
  
  SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

Salary: SS06 £43,704- £51,484 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + Skill Shortage Payment + Retention Bonus + Paid Overtime + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 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.