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Lead Technical Specialist - Digital Asset
Job Number : 551636
Closing at : Mar 20 2025 - 23 : 55 GMT
Base Location : Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant
Salary : £65,752 - £76,366 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family .
Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for the role of Lead Technical Specialist – Digital Asset. While experience in the Energy / Utilities industry would be considered an advantage, we value transferable skills and experience in related industries. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with strong technical skills, who can independently prioritise tasks to achieve our value-focused outcomes. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
You will
This role is part of our Digital Asset value stream who have an ambition to unlock significant value through the deployment of Digital Innovations to help adopt prescriptive maintenance, autonomous inspections, AI-driven operations and much more as we expand our portfolio of Gas-Fired and Low Carbon power stations, Gas Storage facilities and introduce Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage. As Lead Technical Specialist responsibilities will include :
- Collaborate with Product Owners and lead technical colleagues within our Digital Asset value stream and across IT to assist with organising and delivering the backlog of development work relating to our Digital Asset portfolio including Digital Twins from eServ, Enterprise Document Management System (EDMS) OpenText Content Manager, Siemens Omnivise Prescriptive Maintenance suite and more.
- Encourage a culture of innovation by promoting the exploration of new technologies and processes and challenging the status-quo to enhance operational efficiency and maintenance practices.
- Conduct proof of concepts and technical assessments to ensure the chosen technologies can be effectively integrated.
- Assume technical responsibility for service transition relating to the supportability of the Digital Asset portfolio once the technology
- Work as part of the wider Thermal IT Support team providing technical support including Out of Hours (OOH) support for Priority 1 (P1) incidents.
You have
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
keep the lights on for millions of people via a portfolio of Gas Fired and Low Carbon Power Stations and Gas Storage Facilities while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy 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.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.
We'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.
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.
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