Telecoms Engineer Perth, Scotland
Job description
About the Role
Base Location: Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen
Salary: £47,872 - £55,653 + car / allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The duties and responsibilities of the Telecoms Engineer are:
- To assess and understand the current SSEN Transmission telecommunications network, maintaining and enhancing asset records and technical diagrams.
- You should be able to assess current network information, making suggestions for improvement focusing on resilience and enhancing site connectivity.
- You will be required to communicate effectively to various stakeholders, developing the high level design of telecoms infrastructure, cost estimating and programming.
- Furthermore, you will be responsible for the creation and review of new and existing technical specifications, ensuring they are kept up to date with industry requirements.
- You will take part in project and operational meetings, providing technical expertise and guidance.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- You should have knowledge of operations critical telecoms services for 24/7, 365 organisations, preferably within the critical national infrastructure environment or similar transferrable (Emergency Services, Military, Oil &Gas, Renewables).
- It's preferred that you will have an understanding of industry technologies such as SCADA and Protection & Control, but not compulsory.
- You will be able to differentiate between critical and non-critical services and prioritise during planning and fault analysis activities.
- Furthermore, you'll have the capacity to deliver high quality work on a consistent basis in a demanding environment. You will be comfortable as the client and such, be able to get the best out of framework contract and support partners.
- You should be proficient in the use of role specific computer software including Microsoft Visio and Excel, as well as knowledge of Asset Management systems such as Maximo and GIS.
About our Business
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required 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 submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact [email protected] / 01738 344049.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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