Senior Power Plant Engineer

4 days ago


Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom SSE Full time

About our Business

SSE Thermal is a leading provider of flexible energy solutions, playing a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland. Our team of experts is at the forefront of the energy transition, developing innovative carbon capture and storage projects and exploring other exciting options to decarbonize our operations.

About the Role

As a Senior Power Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for the management of our power station's rotating assets, including two GE 9FA gas turbines and a D11 steam turbine. Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Technical Governance: Ensure compliance with industry best practices and deliver engineering solutions for rotating plant assets.
  2. Outage Strategy: Develop and implement an effective outage strategy to optimize planned maintenance and minimize plant downtime.
  3. Budget Ownership: Manage key strategic suppliers and contracts related to rotating equipment.
  4. Technical Expertise: Provide technical advice and support to other departments to maximize efficiency, plant performance, and safety.

For this role, we are looking for a highly experienced engineer with a strong background in power generation and rotating plant assets. You will have a degree in an engineering discipline and extensive knowledge of gas and steam turbines. A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and regulations is also essential.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family. Our company values diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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