Operations & Maintenance Manager

A (BESS) Maintenance Manager which presents an opportunity to develop the O&M function within our fast-growing Operations and Maintenance department. Reporting to the O&M Director of BESS, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the Operations and Maintenance services provided by the field Engineers on the battery storage projects

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Energy Storage Systems to a high standard by carrying out required PPM checks, annual capacity tests and reactive works.


• Adopting a culture of HSE excellence within both your own team and company.


• Develop an Operation and Maintenance function to fulfil our asset management and O&M objectives as our asset base grows.


• Ensure to deliver O&M services for BESS assets and develop to ensure effective and efficient delivery of works.


• Take responsibility for ensuring that operational and technical escalations are managed in line with regulatory, contractual & commercial obligations.


• Troubleshoot operational issues with our O&M service team and technical partners to identify and resolve issues.


• Considerable experience in an Asset Management and/or Operational leadership role associated to energy networks and/or Renewables.


• Compile and submit monthly availability reports, identifying areas of need for improvement and further optimisation of the system to enhance further efficiency.


• Responsible for all O&M to always be working in a safe manner.


• Assist with phone support and remote diagnostics to customers.

Skills & Knowledge required

• H & S knowledge and experience within electrical installation projects (RAMS / SHEQ /CDM)


• Strong knowledge of energy management best practices, energy efficiency, and renewable technologies.


• Commercially excellent - with ability to spot what matters and bring clarity to efforts in the team.


• Experience of Asset Operational Data Analysis and Reporting, preferably but not essentially within the utilities, process or oil and gas sector, other industries will be considered.


• Engineering and Technical knowledge and experience with awareness of operational contract constraints and understanding of business and technical risks.


• H&S qualification IOSH or NEBOSH & SMSTS.


• EHS relevant experience, like RAMS, COSHH etc


• Previous experience in an Electrical Contracting / Construction environment


• Desirable knowledge of electrical works BS7671 such as renewables, Battery storage Electric Vehicle Charge Pont, PV, Installations etc.


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Packages


• Able to organize and priorities to meet deadlines.


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Excellent problem solving.


• Manages own workload effectively.


• Supervises and plans team workload.


• The position requires the ability to travel within Great Britain.