Operations Data & Compliance Technician

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland: Elgin, Perth, Aberdeen, Dundee or Inverness.

Salary: £37,075 - £43,063 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an Operations Data & Compliance Technician to join SSEN Transmission in our goal for Net Zero. You will be responsible for maintaining technical documents and liaising with various levels of stakeholders to ensure our data, compliance and training is accurately maintained.

You will

1. Record inspection, maintenance and testing outputs ensuring accuracy throughout SSEN Transmission. This includes maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operations, including Insulation & Interruption Gas (IIG) and Oil activity, and ensuring Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations (ESQCR) defects are recorded and rectified.
2. Review and verify data accuracy in Maximo and other platforms, supporting our engineering teams with equipment updates.
3. Ensure compliance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) Health and Safety standards for project deliverables throughout the asset lifecycle.
4. Maintain technical documentation such as vendor manuals and drawings for on-site operations.
5. Coordinate inspection and maintenance activities and ensure training for key operational disciplines.

You have

1. Minimum SVQ Level 3 in engineering discipline, HNC preferred. Experience in a similar role within the power systems industry will be considered.
2. Demonstrable awareness and understanding of main power system components and a working knowledge of all technical functions within power system operations.
3. A clear understanding and use of Maximo and systems such as SYPOL, Vault, Electric Office, ESRI ArcGIS, Autodesk Vault, Viewpoint.
4. Excellent organisational and communication skills.
5. A full driving licence as travel is required for this role.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.