About our Business
SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.
To find out more, read this blog from Catherine Raw, our Managing Director, on our critical role in delivering net zero.
About the Role
Base Location: Atwick / Aldbrough
Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSE Gas Storage is part of SSE Thermal - we are on a journey of developing Hydrogen Production and Storage in underground Salt Caverns, 1 mile beneath ground level. This is an exciting new role and an opportunity to be involved in the development of new projects whilst interacting and liaising with the existing site team and support functions.
Your role will be responsible for the Electrical Engineering for new Hydrogen projects, to ensure suitability and interactions with the existing Gas Storage system, maximising benefit for both parties, including, processes, policies and procures. This will include liaising with site contacts, OEM’s, Thermal Engineering and Asset Management (TEAM) to ensure full compliance.
Other accountabilities include;
- Being the leading specialist in Electrical Engineering in project delivery and interfaces, you will ensure that new equipment and systems are suitable for the Hydrogen projects and that the interactions with the existing Gas Storage site is considered.
- Undertake or manage through contractors and OEM’s, the Hydrogen Projects mechanical engineering requirements and interfaces with the site and TEAM.
