The Position
The Operations Engineer will manage engineering and related projects across a broad range of cross portfolio projects. The role may be involved in Wind, Solar & Storage projects, assisting Asset Managers and Site Managers in the Management of the RES UK & I portfolio, ensuring adherence to best practice for safety, health, quality, and environmental performance throughout the project lifecycle. The role will support the Asset Management Team with the planning, managing and monitoring of major component exchange works within the portfolio, as well as the implementation of new services that are developed by the team. Organisational Context The Operations Engineer will report to the Civil Engineering Maintenance Manager, joining a team of Operations engineers with broad experience across Wind, Solar and Battery Storage. They will have an influential role as part of the Operations Support Team in leading, developing and ensuring the performance of the Additional Services that are provided to our customers. Additional services are those outside the scope of our Asset Management agreements. The Operations Engineer shall work across all disciplines understanding the procurement, contract, technical and site requirements related to each project. The role will promote and enhance the Operations Support Team and shall be highly visible role within Asset Management, with regular travel required to operational sites throughout the portfolio in UK & Ireland. Whilst the role is UK & Ireland based, there may be opportunities to support projects in other regions or countries. Accountabilitie sThe Operations Engineer will:
1. Help ensure high HSQE standards across our portfolio
2. Act as Project Manager on Additional Services projects by:
3. Identifying opportunities within the Asset Management portfolio
4. Developing and executing Additional Services activity from owner approval to completion on Wind, Solar & Storage Assets
5. Ensuring compliance and deliverables are met, including supervision of various works, along with monitoring and auditing of contractors as required
6. Act as Project Manager for the Asset Management team by:
7. Planning, managing and monitoring works on site
8. Leading as Point of Contact for duty holder roles such as Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Project Supervisor Design Phase and Project Supervisor Construction Stage
9. Developing risk, compliance, and performance processes which support growth and cost reduction targets
10. Supporting other teams within UK Asset Management including Advisory, ESG, Contracts & Quality
11. Support the Operations Support Team by:
12. Leading on areas of personal expertise as part of the Operations Support Team objectives.
13. Actively participating in Continuous Improvement, Innovation and Standardisation activities to develop RES services
Knowledge
14. Knowledge of any or all renewable technology projects (Wind, Solar & Storage) in either design, construction, or operations
15. Health and safety management systems
16. Working knowledge of HSQE legislation and regulation in the UK & Ireland, including CDM Regulations and the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations & Temporary Works
17. Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of CDM duty holder roles eg. Clients, Principal Designers, Project Supervisor Design Phase, Principal Contractors, Project Supervisor Construction Stage, Designers, Contractors & Workers
18. Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
19. Quality and environmental management systems
20. Project financial management
Skills
21. Willingness to learn new systems and skills and the confidence to identify opportunities and deliver to them
22. People Management
23. Teamwork
24. Communication
25. Coordination
26. Initiative
27. Self-motivated
28. Planning and organising
29. Attention to Detail
30. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Experience
31. Projects and / or Asset Management in an engineering environment. Renewables preferred.
32. At least 1 years’ experience of Grid Scale Wind, Solar and/ or Storage projects
33. On site work management – Civil, Electrical or Mechanical preferred
34. Principal Contractor and/or Project Supervisor Construction Stage roles
35. Lifting Operations
36. Contract Management
37. Interpretation of engineering drawings, work instructions and design reviews.
38. Principal Designer and/or Project Supervisor Design Phase roles
39. Managing budgets and project costs
40. Management of contractors and monitoring on site activities
41. Contract specification review and preparation
42. Safe Systems of Works review of contractors’ documentation
Qualifications
43. Degree/HND Engineering or science qualifications or equivalent experience
44. Project Management qualification or equivalent experience
45. H&S eg. SSSTS, SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH
46. Lifting Operations eg. CPCS Appointed Person
47. First Aid
48. CSCS, CSR, SOLAS Safe Pass
49. Full Driving Licence