Production Coordinator - Perth
Production Coordinator
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation over the next 10 years.
SSE Renewables operate the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our portfolio totals 1,459MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro-electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.
Find out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here; www.sserenewables.com/hydro
About the Role
Base Location: Perth, ScotlandSalary: £52,285 - £60,730 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Reporting to the Hydro Operational Planning Manager, you'll be accountable for forecasting the long and short term production from our Hydro portfolio, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the assets. As a member of the Operational Planning team you will work with teams from across the Hydro business but most closely on a daily basis with the Water Management and Operations Centre team.
Main accountabilities may include:
- Adequately planning and scheduling outages to produce a manageable workload for Hydro Operations Centre.
- Liaising with third parties, including National Grid to accurately understand and capture impact of outages on their assets on Hydro operations and production plans.
- Developing the annual production plan including the modelling of running schedules to optimise water storage, whilst ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Chairing meetings with multiple internal stakeholders to review weekly production plans, and co-ordination of outages.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience of outage or production co-ordination and outage planning, within the Energy or Utility Sector, of both planned and emergent tasks, undertaken by multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working within an operational environment in the Energy or Utility Sector, with a solid understanding of operational safety rules and their application to ensure safety from the system, as well as a knowledge of the energy market.
- Experience of working in a regulated business, requiring understanding and implementation of procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with operational licences.
- Proven ability to react calmly but proactively to emergent situations, considering and mitigating SHE and Business risks.
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.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy on 01738 275847.
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.