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This is a predominantly site-based role, with travel required across the SHEPD network area.\nSalary: £50,964 - £60,899 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.\nWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available\nThe role\nAs a Technical Services Field Technician, you will join a specialist team supporting the delivery, maintenance, refurbishment and commissioning of Protection, Control and SCADA systems across SSEN Distribution’s network.\nThis is a hands-on technical role focused on substation secondary systems, including protection and control panels, RTU/SCADA equipment and associated auxiliary systems within primary and grid substations. You will support both capital delivery and operational fault response activities, helping ensure the safe and reliable operation of the network.\nWorking closely with Protection and SCADA Engineers, you will undertake installation, modification, testing, fault-finding and commissioning support activities across a range of complex secondary systems. The role combines practical field installation responsibilities with opportunities to develop broader technical capability in protection, control and SCADA systems.\nYou will\nCarry out installation and modification works on Protection, Control and SCADA systems within substations, including panel wiring, multicore installation, glanding, terminating, panel alterations and associated secondary systems works.\nSupport testing, commissioning and fault-finding activities on protection and control systems under the guidance of Protection and SCADA Engineers, including wiring verification, signal checks and functional testing.\nAssist with refurbishment, maintenance and upgrade activities on protection relays, RTU/SCADA equipment, control systems and associated substation auxiliary systems.\nRead and interpret schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and cable schedules to safely deliver work on live LV AC and DC systems in accordance with approved procedures and standards.\nWork closely with engineers, project teams, contractors and operational staff to support project delivery, commissioning activities and operational fault response across the network.\nYou have\nA recognised electrical qualification (e.g. ONC / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) or equivalent relevant experience in electrical installation, panel wiring or control systems.\nStrong practical experience in electrical installation and panel wiring, ideally within substation, industrial, protection, control, SCADA or automation environments.\nExperience working on Protection, Control and/or SCADA systems, including installation, modification, testing, commissioning support or fault-finding activities, along with a good understanding of secondary wiring and control circuits.\nAbility to read and interpret schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and cable schedules, with experience working safely on live LV AC and DC systems in line with approved procedures.\nA full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel across the network area and work within operational environments. Experience within substations, utility environments, operational authorisation frameworks, or familiarity with RTU/SCADA systems and protection relays would be advantageous.\nDue to the operational nature of the network, the role will involve travel across the licence area, occasional working away from base location and participation in operational support activities where required.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.\nSSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.\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  / 01738 340954 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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