{"id":1428472,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sse-hydro-maintenance-technician","title":"Hydro Maintenance Technician","company":{"id":1808654,"name":"SSE","domain":"sse.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sse-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Schema","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Oban, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":45452,"max":54311,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":72008},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-18T15:57:40Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T09:21:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":12,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":12},"description":"Base Location: Within the Sloy Awe Section at Clachan, Inverawe or Sloy Power Station.\nSalary: SSE6 £45,452 to £54,311 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.\nWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time\nThe role\nAs part of the Hydro Maintenance Engineering Team, you'll play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of Control & Instrumentation (C&I), Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance, operational and project activities across the Sloy and Awe hydro assets. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical renewable energy infrastructure while supporting the delivery of maintenance strategies and improvement projects.\nSome of your main accountabilities will include;\nFlood Gate Controller and Fish Pass Instrumentation Maintenance.\nWater Level Transducer Installation, calibration and repair.\nAlarm and Protection, Scada Systems and Communication Equipment Installation, testing and maintenance.\nFirst line C&I and M&E defect resolution, i.e. response, coordination, repair and management within the Maintenance Management System including where appropriate setting contractors to work and providing supervision during the works.\nThe attainment and upkeep of Safe Systems of Work authorisation, which enables the identification and control of system hazards and allows the sanction and issue of safety documents to self and/or others.\nTo be successful in this role, we would love you to have;\nKnowledge and experience of C & I and M & E systems, engineering plant and apparatus relevant to power generation sites, computerised maintenance management and health and safety systems\nAn understanding of the importance and meaning of an effective Safe System of Work; a good understanding of health and safety regulations; the ability and desire to achieve and benefit from in role progression to full SAP.\nA minimum of HNC level qualification or similar within a related engineering discipline, supported with practical experience, or an extensive background within a maintenance or operational environment.\nA CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualification or equivalent or currently working towards this.\nA high level of motivation and excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team or on your own initiative and the confidence to challenge inconsistencies in an appropriate and professional manner.\nDue to the nature of this role a full and valid driving license is essential. The successful candidate should reside or be willing to relocate with a 30 mile radius of the Power Station.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.\nWe do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.\nOur investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.\nSSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.\nFind out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here; http://www.sserenewables.com/hydro.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nEnjoy 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.\nWork with an equal opportunity employer\nSSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on  to discuss how we can support you.\nWe're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.\nReady to apply?\nStart 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. 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