Job Purpose
The overall purpose of this role is to ensure contractual and statutory compliance for a portfolio of Solar O&M contracts, in accordance with company safety, quality and environmental systems. The key objectives are to maximise the production from client assets, increase maintenance efficiency and achieve a high level of safety performance.
The ideal candidate will be an electrical engineer with experience planning maintenance on MW-scale solar plants. Strong candidates will have the opportunity to work towards Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status.
This is a permanent role and will require availability for some weekend on-call duties. Although primarily office based, regular travel to operational sites will also be required. A company vehicle allowance, phone and laptop/tablet will be provided.
The successful candidate will be based as a home worker however will cover sites in the East Anglia region.
Key Accountabilities
The responsibilities of the O&M Manager include:
Service Management Activities
1. Delivering the Solar O&M service to meet the client contractual requirements, including the provision of a reactive callout service operating 24/7/365
2. Staff recruitment, training, and competency.
3. Commercial offerings and contractual terms
4. Working with Tools and vehicle coordinator to ensure all Tool and equipment needs are fully met
5. Measuring maintenance performance metrics and taking actions to improve
6. Producing maintenance plans in accordance with contract, manufacturer’s requirements, and good industry practice
7. Scheduling resources, safely managing work control, and reporting on completed work
8. Ensuring compliance with the Safety Rules
9. Supporting in writing and reviewing RAMS, permits and maintenance procedures
10. Line management of a team of engineers, ensuring adherence to HSQE requirements at all time
11. Managing supplier relationships and equipment warranties
12. Liaising with external stakeholders such as Internal depts, Asset management teams, DNO and asset owner
13. Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances
14. Supporting the determination of common causes from lost production and identifying performance improvement opportunities
15. First point of contact for the RES O&M service, and providing updates to clients and information for reporting as per the O&M Agreement (within specific region)
16. P&L responsibilities for the services and contracts under management
17. Ensuring client invoicing and supplier payment is carried out correctly
18. Playing a key part in adopting new sites into the maintenance systems
19. Using and maintaining a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other quality management tools as necessary
20. Achieve and maintain Person status under RES Electrical Safety Rules
21. Other duties commensurate with the role
22. Supporting on HSQE investigations and cascading through the teams
23. Team Development and appraisals/PDR/HR
24. Onboarding/new site adoption
25. Project management where required/supporting projects team
Knowledge
Essential
26. Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK low voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance
27. Detailed knowledge of UK industry
28. Detailed knowledge of LV asset maintenance practices including HSG230
Desirable
29. Knowledge of solar farm assets
Skills
Essential
30. Strong approach to safe working practices
31. Excellent communication skills
32. Strong people skills
33. Ability to coordinate multiple activities whilst ensuring safety and quality are maintained
34. Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions
35. Able to accurately plan high voltage maintenance work including labour, materials and skills
Experience
Essential
36. Track record of successful commercial and contractual business management
37. Track record of solving tough technical and commercial challenges with innovative approaches
38. Experience working under and contributing to improvements of ISO9001 compliant management systems
39. Previous line management of Engineers
Desirable
40. Has previously set up a new service or department
Qualifications
Essential
41. Full UK driving licence
42. Experience in engineering or other relevant qualification, or equivalent industry experience
43. Electrical Engineering undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience
44. IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalent
Desirable
45. Holds or previously held SAP, AP, Control Person authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules
46. NEBOSH diploma desirable.
Closing Date
Please be advised the closing date for applications is Friday 5th July 2024.