O&M Standards & Procedure Director

EDP Renewables; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP Renewables is seeking a senior O&M strategy lead to define and optimize the global operations and maintenance framework. You will shape standards, operating models and governance across technologies and regions, driving efficiency and reliability while coordinating with regional teams.

We value experience in asset-intensive industries, strong leadership, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Management or related field.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Operations Management or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and optimize the global O&M strategy, standards and operating model across technologies and geographies.
• Own global O&M strategy and maintenance standards balancing safety, availability, reliability, and lifecycle value.
• Lead O&M methodologies, minimum requirements and standards enabling regional adaptation.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of O&M standards using performance data and field experience.
• Define how O&M is organized and executed in the field and how it integrates with global systems.
• Own and optimize the global O&M operating model including roles, processes and governance.
• Identify and deploy opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate field activities.
• Lead O&M contracting, economic optimization and RFP support.

Skills

O&M strategy

Maintenance optimization

Cross-functional leadership

International project delivery

Asset management

Safety and reliability

Team development

Spanish/Portuguese language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering/Asset Management (advantage)

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 25 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 50 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 12,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do:

The mission of this role is to define and optimize the global O&M strategy, standards and operating model to maximize asset performance and lifecycle value, while ensuring safe, efficient and scalable execution across technologies and geographies and strong cooperation with regional teams.

• Define how EDP maintains and operates its assets globally.
• Own the global O&M strategy and maintenance standards across technologies, balancing safety, availability, reliability, quality, cost and lifecycle value.
• Define global O&M methodologies, minimum requirements and technical standards, allowing for justified regional and asset-specific adaptation.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of O&M standards based on operational performance, field experience and technology evolution.
• Define how O&M is organized and executed in the field.
• Own and continuously optimize the global O&M operating model, including roles, responsibilities, processes, governance, interfaces and facility-management activities.
• Define the tools, processes and business requirements needed by Site Managers and field teams, ensuring their integration into global systems in coordination with Field Systems.
• Identify and deploy opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate field activities, improving productivity, data quality and operational effectiveness.

3. O&M Contracting & Techno-Economic Optimization

• Define how O&M services are sourced and economically optimized.
• Define global O&M service models and contracting principles, including make/buy strategies, scopes of work, performance requirements and service-agreement standards.
• Lead O&M technical requirements and evaluations for transversal RFPs and support the assessment of equipment and service contracts with material post-COD implications.
• Perform techno-economic assessments of alternative maintenance and service models to optimize cost, performance and operational risk over the asset lifecycle.

4. Asset Lifecycle & Continuous Improvement

• Drive structural improvements in O&M performance and long-term asset value.
• Lead the O&M contribution to life-extension and other strategic asset-lifecycle programs, coordinating with Technology, Asset Management and field teams.
• Identify and prioritize cross-regional improvement opportunities based on asset performance, operational experience and emerging technologies.
• Translate lessons learned and best practices into standards, methodologies and scalable solutions across the global asset base.
• Lead and develop the team, building strong technical and operational capabilities and promoting knowledge sharing across geographies.
• Act as the global O&M reference point across Operations, Asset Management, Technology, Procurement and regional teams, ensuring clear decision-making and effective implementation.
• Drive new and more effective ways of working, actively leveraging AI, automation and digital capabilities to simplify processes, increase team productivity, accelerate analysis and decision-making, and improve the quality and scalability of O&M activities.

Employment type:

Full Time

Workplace:

Multiple

What are we looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Management or a related technical field.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Operations Management, Energy Management or equivalent will be considered an advantage.
• Extensive experience in O&M, Maintenance Strategy, Asset Management, Operations, Engineering or related technical functions within asset-intensive industries.
• Strong background in maintenance strategy definition, operating model design, technical standards and process optimization.
• Proven experience in renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, industrial operations or similar sectors.
• Experience in service agreement definition, O&M contract assessment, RFP support and technical specification development.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional and international initiatives in complex matrix organizations.
• Solid understanding of asset performance, reliability, availability, quality, safety and cost efficiency drivers.
• Previous experience managing teams and developing organizational capabilities.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese desirable.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Wor
• kplaces by Houston Chronicle

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