O&M Manager - Solar PV & BESS

Role

Climate17 are working alongside well-established, UK-based, asset management firm who specialise in the entire project lifecycle, from origination through to operations of renewable energy and power gen assets.

They are searching for an O&M Manager to ensure contractual and statutory compliance for a portfolio of Solar PV and BESS O&M contracts.  The O&M Manager will seek to maximise the production from assets, increase efficiency and achieve a high level of safety performance.

ResponsibilitiesProvide the O&M service to meet the project contractual requirements, including the provision of a reactive callout rota, team recruitment, training, and competency.Work with internal teams to ensure all staff posses the correct tools and equipmentMeasure maintenance performance metrics and take actions to improveProduce maintenance plansSchedule resources, safely managing work control, and reporting on completed workEnsure compliance with the Safety RulesWrite and review RAMS, permits and maintenance proceduresDaily management of a team of engineers, ensuring adherence to safety requirementsManage supplier relationships and equipment warrantiesCollaborate with external stakeholders such as DNO and asset ownersReacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstancesActing as the main point of contact for the company O&M service, and providing updates to clients and information for contractual reporting (within specific region)P&L responsibilities for the services and contracts under managementEnsure client invoicing and supplier payment is carried out correctlyPlay an important part in adopting new sites into the maintenance systemsUsed and maintain a Computerised Maintenance Management System
Requirements:
 Qualification in an electrical / electro-mechanical disciplineECS Gold Card - EssentialPrevious electrical or multi skilled maintenance experienceGood IT skills (Word Processing, Outlook, Excel, IP and software for troubleshooting)Qualification of working on Site safelyHV authorised person – AP15/OP40Working knowledge of HV/LV power electronics - inverters / converters / Transformers etc.Working experience with BESS - preferredPrevious HVAC training and F-Gas qualification - preferredStrong understanding of IT related subjects, CMD, remote desktop connections, networking (subnet, VLANs, static IP/DHCP), MODBUS/TCP protocols - preferredC&G2391-5 Test & Inspect or equivalent - preferred
Location:          Remote plus nationwide site travel, as required


About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

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Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

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