Operations Engineer Role
As an Operations Engineer, your primary responsibilities include:
* SUPPORTING THE ASSET MANAGEMENT FUNCTION WITHIN STATKRAFT IRELAND BY WORKING WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE RENEWABLE ASSETS ARE MANAGED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS.
* ATTENDING SITES MONTHLY AND AD-HOC ACROSS IRELAND AND THE UK TO CONDUCT SITE INSPECTIONS OF WIND FARM SITES.
* CARRYING OUT ANNUAL WIND TURBINE INSPECTIONS, WHICH INCLUDE REGULAR CLIMBING OF TURBINES.
* LIAISING WITH OUTSOURCED OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE VENDORS TO ENSURE CONTRACTS ARE EFFECTIVELY MANAGED AND SERVICES ARE DELIVERED ON TIME AND TO THE RIGHT STANDARD.
* SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONAL CONTROLLER FUNCTION WHILE IN THE OFFICE (INCLUDING PARTICIPATING IN ON-CALL ROTAS).
* RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SCHEDULING OF SUBSTATION HV MAINTENANCE AND MAINTAINING GOOD RELATIONS WITH RELEVANT SYSTEM OPERATORS TO AID UPTIME OF ASSETS.
* ENSURING OPERATING ASSETS ARE GRID CODE COMPLIANT AND THAT ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING OBLIGATIONS ARE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
* DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THIRD-PARTY CLIENTS/TECHNICIANS ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS. THE RELATIONSHIP WILL NEED TO BE ONE OF TRUST AND EFFICIENCY TO ENSURE THE ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY FOR ALL THOSE ATTENDING WINDFARM SITES AT REMOTE LOCATIONS.
* LIAISING WITH LANDOWNERS, NEIGHBOURS & LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS REGARDING QUERIES AND FUNDING REQUESTS.
* APPLICATION OF QUALITY STANDARDS TO ASSET OPERATIONS (I.E., ISO9001, OSHAS18001, ISO14001).
* INTERFACE AND COMMUNICATE WITH ENGINEERS, TECHNICIANS, AND CONTRACTORS. COORDINATE WITH ESB, EIRGRID, AND NATIONAL GRID.
* COMPLYING WITH WIND TURBINE SAFETY RULES AND WIND FARM SAFETY MANAGEMENT.
* DELIVERING SERVICES WITHIN AGREED BUDGET CONSTRAINTS. CONTRIBUTING TO OVERALL TEAM TARGETS AND KPIs.
* EXERCISING COMPLIANCE WITHIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ASSETS MANAGED.
* WORKING CLOSELY WITH A SMALL TEAM WITHIN THE ASSET MANAGEMENT FUNCTION. PLAYING AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN ASSET PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION.
* RESPONSIBLE FOR FAULT ANALYSIS AND INTERROGATION AS REQUIRED.
Requirements
* A relevant third-level qualification (E.G., MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AUTOMATION ENGINEERING) OR RELEVANT TRADE QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE.
* MINIMUM 3 YEARS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN AN OPERATIONS OR MAINTENANCE ROLE, IDEALLY IN AN ENERGY-RELATED COMPANY.
* APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE AS WORK IS SITE-BASED WITH FLEXIBILITY TO TRAVEL AND REMOTELY MONITOR WIND FARMS OUTSIDE NORMAL HOURS AS AND WHEN NEEDED.
* EXCELLENT ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND REPORTING SKILLS: BEING ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE PROBLEMS AND POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PROPOSE/IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS.
* DEMONSTRATING THE ABILITY TO PERFORM IN AND BE CHALLENGED BY A TEAM-BASED ENVIRONMENT. ABILITY TO WORK AUTONOMOUSLY AND ON OWN INITIATIVE.
* A HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SWITCHING QUALIFICATION IS DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL, FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.
* CAPABILITY TO WORK AT HEIGHTS AND DEMONSTRATE FULL FITNESS TO CLIMB AND WORK IN WIND TURBINES. WIND TURBINE SAFETY RULES TRAINING IS PREFERABLE.
* A STRONG COMMERCIAL FOCUS ON CONTRACT DELIVERY AND PLANT AVAILABILITY.
* EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. FLUENCY IN ENGLISH IS REQUIRED.
* PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT OFFICE.
About Statkraft
a career with statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. with us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.
* ANNUAL LEAVE LINKED TO TENURE UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 25 DAYS.
* PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A COMPANY EXPERIENCING STRONG GROWTH.
* A POSITIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERIZED BY EXPERTISE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND INNOVATION.
* A DIVERSE WORKPLACE WITH REGARD TO GENDER, AGE AND CULTURAL BACKGROUND.
* UNLIMITED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF THE ORGANISATION INCLUDING LINKEDIN LEARNING AND INSPIRING LEADERSHIPS PROGRAMS.
* COMPETITIVE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFIT SCHEMES.
* FLEXIBLE AND HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE IN THE OFFICE THREE DAYS PER WEEK.
* STATKRAFT MANAGES CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES. THE APPLICANT MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE AND AUTHORISATION.
statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. to navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. we therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.
statkraft is europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. we have 6000 employees in 20 countries. we have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. we envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.
because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution.