Area Supervisor - Solar O&M - Belfast
Role Our client is a leading renewable energy company with a focus on the operations and maintenance of a broad portfolio of renewable energy assets across the globe.
Directly reporting to the Regional Manager, the Area Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all solar farm O&M Technicians and their works across their dedicated sites.
Responsibilities Liaising with multiple internal departments such as the Technical Operations Planners, Project Managers, Procurement, Control centre personal, HSEQ Manager and HR.Understand the company’s detailed obligations in respect of any ongoing or ad hoc works on sites in the area.
Ensure, monitor and audit compliance with those obligations.Take area-wide responsibility for plant performance, work quality and site appearance (both electrical, landscaping, and other) across sites within the area.Be aware of HSE issues on the sites and propose and discuss necessary measures to improve HSE with the HSE Manager and/or the Regional Manager.Coach/ guide Lead Technicians and Site Technicians within the area on staying safe and compliance with HSE in their ongoing work.Update team calendar and provide well-considered input on medium term and immediate term work scheduling within the area.Support/assist area teams in performing PPM and corrective maintenance works (inc.
HV) for solar plants to ensure the successful ongoing operation of the plants within the area.Take joint lead on onboarding of new sites, inc.
leading site due diligence and on-boarding visits, filling in reports and/or forms, and creating onboarding documentation.Meet third parties (e.g.
customers/TAs) onsite and by phone/email on an ad hoc basisSpare parts/inventory matters; ensure that spare parts stock records are always up to dateEnsure all team members have the correct PPE, equipment, vehicles and training as requiredSupport in the recruitment of new field staff in coordination with the Regional Manager.Assist Project Managers and Procurement Manager with quoting for works.Supporting operational responsibility for improving profit margins for field operationsNew joiner inductions; responsible for onboarding/coaching of new field staff for the area.
Requirements 3+ years’ O&M experience working on MW-scale solar farms (Essential)Provide evidence via personal HV switching logbookAttention to detailHV qualifications AP15 or OP40 or equivalentFull UK Driving LicenceIOSH or NEBOSH (desirable)Key central inverter manufacturer trained (SMA, ABB, Power Electronics and Schneider), (desirable) Location: Belfast Region, N.
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