Battery Storage & Solar PV Operations Manager
Location: Whitelee Windfarm, Fenwick. KA3 6EX
Salary: From £65,600 with 20% Bonus, Family Healthcare and Car Allowance
Flexible Working Pattern
Closing Date: 17th October 2024
As responsible Manager for ScottishPower Renewables Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar PV, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant management of these technologies, consisting of over 2000MWs of installed Renewables generating plant valued in excess of £3bn located across 36 of ScottishPower Renewables operational locations in the UK and Ireland.
In addition to asset integration of these new technologies currently in construction and the dynamic operational management of these assets once they move into the operational phase, you will be responsible for the creation and implementation of medium and long term operational and asset management strategies.
Strategies will include the implementation and ongoing management of Operational Management Systems to deliver annual business performance production and availability targets in a safe and sustainable manner whilst growing systems, capabilities and competence to incorporate the New Technology development pipeline which is forecast to grow to ~2GW by 2030.
Responsibilities
1. Defining and implementing a New Technology Asset Management strategy which ensures operational, regulatory and legislative compliance whilst achieving business performance targets.
2. Implementing annual Preventative and Corrective Maintenance strategies for these technologies, including direct management of all warranties and defect liability periods.
3. Developing the required operational, organisational and competency strategies for ScottishPower Renewables management of New Technologies.
4. Providing business critical, real-time decision making within a dynamic operating environment to ensure adherence with regulatory requirements whilst maximising commercial performance and minimising Health, Safety and Environmental risks.
5. Offering real-time expert support to the Renewables Control Centre and Field Operations Functions.
6. Defining all new technology cost elements on an annual basis, supporting the management of O&M OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
What you'll bring
1. Educated to Degree level in an Electrical discipline with experience of operations within a utility/generation environment (preferably on BESS/Solar PV assets).
2. Chartership within a relevant engineering institute.
3. Practical experience in the operational management of BESS and/or Solar PV plants.
4. Familiarity in asset management of high value industrial HV and LV systems.
5. Flexibility to work across multiple locations, both within the UK and Internationally.
6. A full UK driving licence is required.
7. Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental principles.
8. High level of IT literacy with good knowledge of MS Office systems.
What's in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits, including:
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers
* Electric Vehicle Schemes
* Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
* Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to financial wellbeing support
* Employee discounts
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
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