Renewables Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Site Manager
The Renewables O&M Site Manager will represent the O&M interests of ESB as the asset owner of operational sites and contribute to the mobilization process of projects under construction to ensure the safe and smooth transition of projects from energization into commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Management of site safety, site operations, and control of access to Renewable O&M Generation assets.
* Ensure safety and environmental obligations are met for efficient operation of plant on those sites, including local onsite operation of plant and electrical switching duties as required.
* Implement and maintain plant procedures, site policies, and safety programs.
* Provide a timely site response capability in the event of an issue developing on a site that is remotely monitored.
* Management of service providers and contractors onsite including performing inductions and setting to work as required.
* Manage, administer, and ensure compliance with the ESB Safety Rules in operation.
* Perform role of Work Controller (WC) and Safety from the System Coordinator (SSC) in accordance with the ESB Generation & Trading Safe System of Work (SSoW) Safety Rules after successful training, assessment, and approval in the position.
* Management of warranty issues associated with Renewable O&M Generation assets.
* Support optimization of lifetime O&M and asset management planning and costs within budgets.
* Undertake ad hoc projects as assigned in the O&M area.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years' work experience in operation and maintenance of generation plant and/or wind farms.
* Technical or Engineering Qualification (preferably Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent experience with plant operation and maintenance.
* Assertive and excellent communication skills.
* Strong safety and risk management focus.
* Flexible and service motivated.
* Strong reporting and documentation skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative and develop and improve procedures.
* Capability to work at heights.
* Working knowledge of computerized control systems.
* Will to work flexible hours (office and on site) to accommodate site mobilization and operational requirements.
* Ability to work on own initiative in isolated locations.
Location:
The successful candidate will be required to be based and living within reasonable proximity of the sites in the south-west region (no more than 90 minutes commute). Travel to and from other renewable sites, and irregular travel to ESB Head Office in Dublin will be a feature.
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future. Progressive, hybrid working model. Career development through mentoring and training. Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities. Sports and Social Clubs. Networking opportunities. Credit Union. Generous Pension. Access to staff well-being programmes. Generous parental leave entitlements. Strong values-based and inclusive culture. Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted.