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Site Operations Supervisor
Description
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.
RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.
The position
Reporting to the Hub Operations Manager you will oversee daily operations and maintenance activities on a number of renewable energy assets (mainly Wind) in a geographical area with flexibility to operate beyond that region to suit business needs. Working from home and open to travel with overnights stays as required. Support the Asset Management Team maintaining statutory, safety and quality and environmental standards. You will conduct site inspections as required and assist the Hub Operations Manager in maintaining contractual obligations.
This is an operational role requiring home working and travel to asset locations were the efficient and effective handling of tasks is paramount and will be supported by the Hub Operations Manager. This role will enhance efficiency, add value, and provide the opportunity to enter in to the renewable sector. A proactive and flexible approach to working with a collaborative approach to aid efficient delivery. The ideal candidate would have a strong desire to develop the role and in turn themselves with a view to career progression.
This position will be based on one of the windfarms in the Campbeltown area, Scotland. You must live within 1 hour of this location. All candidates must be available for face-to-face interviews.
Accountabilities
- Ensure all site tasks are carried out under the RES Site Rules, Business Management System and Wind Turbine Safety Rules. Support and training will be provided as required.
- Provide first line response to site significant defects and any emergencies in an expeditious manner to support the Site Operations Management team meet contractual obligations.
- Perform asset inspections of generating equipment, civil and site electrical systems according to an inspection schedule. Conduct contractor compliance checks and ensure their adherence to safe systems of work.
- Inform of issues and operational risks to the Hub Operations Manager promptly to avoid impacts.
- The ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced ever-changing environment. Be accountable and take responsibility for successful delivery of all tasks whilst observing the highest safety standards
- Flexibility to travel on an adhoc basis and occasionally at short notice in response to any emergent site task and open to nights away from home as required.
- Follow company defined processes and procedures and be flexible to change including asset allocation/area of responsibility
- Assist the Hub Operations Manager in ensuring each asset is compliant with all applicable regulations following company process
- General compliance and housekeeping of each site including the amenities during scheduled site presence
- Cost savings and adding value is an embedded skill
- Embrace the RES values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence (PACE)
- Training will be given for the right candidate and once competencies are achieved the expectation is that you attend any refresher training required whilst also building on those competencies.
Knowledge
- Demonstrable transferable knowledge
- Knowledge of how a windfarm operates
- A basic understanding of Health & Safety and its application in the workplace.
- A basic awareness of International Standards Organisations (ISO) requirements and benefits would be an advantage but not essential.
Skills
- Proactive and motivated self-starter
- Positive attitude with a desire to succeed
- Prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment of changing needs
- Tenacious/determined to succeed
- Integrity
- Communication both verbally and in writing
- Work alone and unsupervised in remote locations.
- Competent with IT and Microsoft products to meet the tasks of the role. Further training may be given to develop knowledge with SCADA, communications systems, networks and the use of multiple databases and user interfaces as part of ongoing development
Experience
- Practical based experience as a wind turbine technician would be advantageous
- Responsible and mature approach
- Experience dealing with multiple clients or involved with planning submissions
- Operations environment with experience supervising contractors/ 3rd parties
- Adapt and evolve plans in a fast-paced environment
- Task prioritising
- Efficient working
Qualifications
- Level 3 in a relevant subject with demonstrable transferable skills (preferred but not essential).
- Full UK Driving Licence
At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.