O&M Manager (Solar & BESS)
Leap29 is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an O&M Manager to oversee Solar & BESS operations across Ireland. This role offers remote work flexibility, with two days per week required in the Dublin office and regular travel to project sites.
Key Responsibilities:
* Optimizing energy output.
* Managing maintenance teams.
* Ensuring seamless system handovers.
* Fulfilling service agreements.
Your Role:
Job Responsibilities:
* Support the technical operations and maintenance of all systems and facilities.
* Represent the company on-site during key service activities conducted by external teams.
* Efficiently manage maintenance contracts, aiming to minimize costs while maximizing revenue.
* Diagnose issues and determine root causes for system malfunctions.
* Oversee and manage the inventory of necessary spares for cables and related accessories.
* Ensure the design, installation, testing, and documentation processes meet regulatory and quality standards.
* Analyze and verify all provided technical information.
* Offer technical expertise and guidance to support operational activities.
* Supervise and direct staff, contractors, and subcontractors in all aspects of maintenance, ensuring adherence to local health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Oversee daily facility operations, maintaining established procedures, work, and asset management systems.
* Serve as the technical lead and point of contact for all operational sites.
Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; a master's degree is advantageous.
* At least 2 years of experience in solar operations and maintenance.
* Proven experience in contract management.
* Familiarity with HV & MV substations, transformer centers, solar modules, and utility-scale inverters.
* Extensive knowledge of solar and battery storage systems.
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
* Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical systems.
* Proficiency in data logging and communication systems.
* Skilled in LV & HV fault detection and analysis.
* Excellent troubleshooting capabilities to resolve technical issues effectively.
* Understanding of balance of plant systems used in solar farms.
* Experience managing multiple stakeholders in asset operations and maintenance, with the ability to adapt communication and leadership style to achieve results.