Job Description
Role - O&M Manager
Sector - Renewable Energy (Solar/BESS)
Location - London
Start Date - ASAP
Salary - Up to £67,000 D.O.E
The Role:
I am currently recruiting for proven O&M Manager for permanent / staff position in London. To be considered, the O&M Manager will need to demonstrate experience in the EPC of large-scale renewable energy projects. The successful candidate would report into the Regional Head of O&M.
Your role will encompass:
* Liaise with H&S team at any fault raised as a H&S hazard at the projects
* Cooperate with H&S team in order to fix issues raised during annual audits
* Maintain knowledge of O&M and EPC Contracts
* To manage a portfolio of solar projects, ensuring that all O&M activities are undertaken in compliance with the contractual scope
* Quickly address any failures/downtimes from O&M Subcontractors to ensure project KPIs are met
* Manage fault tickets, keeping contractual obligations
* Regularly update the project Clients (especially the Client AM)
* Respond to any issues for the sites raised by the project Clients (operational or non-operational)
* Assist Operations Manager for the implementation of O&M reports (monthly, yearly)
* Liase with Regional Account teams for invoices acceptance/ confirmation, contracts amendments/preparation, services, materials delivery confirmation.
* Liase with grid operators in case of failures/scheduled outages for the projects
* Work on the FAC punch lists of the project and pursue the FAC certificate.
* To negotiate FAC defects with the clients to minimize company’s exposure and seek advice from the Legal department for this purpose
* Chase up the release of WC/PAC/FAC retentions from the clients
* Schedule WC/PAC/FAC SL outstanding works for projects that had reached WC/PAC/FAC
* Seek quotations from subcontractors for the works to be performed on site, especially related to FAC/PAC Punch lists
* Expand the database of our contractors by making new collaborations after searching for new contractors
* Check that the projects are built in accordance to the Planning Permissions
* Ensure that the guidelines set up by the BMP of the projects are followed
* Perform the Spare Parts Management
* Update Server files and keep electronic backup of all the activities
What you bring to the role:
* Minimum 5 Years in the Solar or Bess Industry (EPC/O&M/Engineering/Consulting)
* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
* Proven experience in managing a team and operating in both a technical and client-facing role
* Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project