O&M Manager in Kings Langley

Location: Kings Langley
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: RES
Job Hours: Full-time

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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 

  • Delivering the Solar O&M service to meet the client contractual requirements, including the provision of a reactive callout service operating 24/7/365
  • Staff recruitment, training, and competency.
  • Commercial offerings and contractual terms
  • Working with Tools and vehicle coordinator to ensure all Tool and equipment needs are fully met
  • Measuring maintenance performance metrics and taking actions to improve
  • Producing maintenance plans in accordance with contract, manufacturer’s requirements, and good industry practice
  • Scheduling resources, safely managing work control, and reporting on completed work
  • Ensuring compliance with the Safety Rules
  • Supporting in writing and reviewing RAMS, permits and maintenance procedures
  • Line management of a team of engineers, ensuring adherence to HSQE requirements at all time
  • Managing supplier relationships and equipment warranties
  • Liaising with external stakeholders such as Internal depts, Asset management teams, DNO and asset owner
  • Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances
  • Supporting the determination of common causes from lost production and identifying performance improvement opportunities
  • 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)
  • P&L responsibilities for the services and contracts under management
  • Ensuring client invoicing and supplier payment is carried out correctly
  • Playing a key part in adopting new sites into the maintenance systems
  • Using and maintaining a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other quality management tools as necessary
  • Achieve and maintain Person status under RES Electrical Safety Rules
  • Other duties commensurate with the role
  • Supporting on HSQE investigations and cascading through the teams
  • Team Development and appraisals/PDR/HR
  • Onboarding/new site adoption
  • Project management where required/supporting projects team

    • Knowledge  

    Essential 

  • Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK low voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance
  • Detailed knowledge of UK industry
  • Detailed knowledge of LV asset maintenance practices including HSG230

    • Desirable 

  • Knowledge of solar farm assets

    • Skills  

    Essential 

  • Strong approach to safe working practices
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong people skills
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities whilst ensuring safety and quality are maintained
  • Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions
  • Able to accurately plan high voltage maintenance work including labour, materials and skills

    • Experience  

    Essential 

  • Track record of successful commercial and contractual business management
  • Track record of solving tough technical and commercial challenges with innovative approaches
  • Experience working under and contributing to improvements of ISO9001 compliant management systems
  • Previous line management of Engineers

    • Desirable 

  • Has previously set up a new service or department

    • Qualifications  

    Essential 

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience in engineering or other relevant qualification, or equivalent industry experience
  • Electrical Engineering undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience
  • IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalent

    • Desirable 

  • Holds or previously held SAP, AP, Control Person authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules
  • NEBOSH diploma desirable.

    • Closing Date

    Please be advised the closing date for applications is Friday 5th July 2024.

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