OT UAT Engineer

The Operational Technology Dev Ops team are embedded within the Networks business. The remit of the team is to design, implement and support the business-critical Operational Technology systems necessary to monitor and control the plant and safety systems used in the Distribution Network Management Centres (NMC).

As a User Acceptance Testing Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

- Project Engineering & Vulnerability Management: Test and implement approved patches for real-time Operational Technology Applications used in monitoring and managing Distribution power networks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.

- Technical Evaluation & Commissioning: Handle the technical evaluation, testing, and commissioning of patches on software, hardware, and security for Operational Applications, ensuring they meet user requirements.

- Project Management Skills: Work within project management environments, demonstrating an understanding of project engineering and coordination to manage patch implementations and support tasks.

- Operational Applications Support: Provide hardware and software support for Operational Technology Applications (e.g., PowerOn, PI Data Historian, ADMS), including hands-on technical assistance and management of third-party support services.

- Customer & Supplier Communication: Leverage strong communication skills to understand customer and supplier issues, ensuring high-quality service delivery that meets or exceeds expectations.

Operating Systems & Database Expertise: Strong experience with Windows Desktop, Windows Server, Linux, and database applications such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL.

- Data Networking & Cybersecurity: Understanding of data networking technologies and operational technology cybersecurity requirements to ensure safe and secure project solutions.

- Testing & CI/CD Experience: Proven experience in manual and automated testing, including test script writing, execution, and working within CI/CD pipelines. Relevant Test Management certifications (e.g., ISTQB Foundation) are ideal.

- Operational Applications Design & Support: Expertise in the design, configuration, installation, and commissioning of Operational Applications, including DMS, SCADA, Data Historians, and communications systems.

- Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management: Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, alongside experience in FAT/SAT techniques, risk assessment, and managing power systems infrastructure.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come., SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.