BESS Operations Lead — Asset Performance & Safety

Fidra Energy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK energy company seeks an Operations Manager for the Thorpe Marsh BESS asset. This role involves leading daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing operational readiness plans. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and have direct BESS operational experience, alongside strong leadership capabilities. You'll drive performance and safety while managing teams and contractors to maximize asset availability and revenue. Join us and contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HV systems and switching practices.
• Experience managing third-party O&M providers.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational readiness plans.
• Monitor battery performance and warranty compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Grid Code

Leadership capability

HSE leadership

Incident command capability

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

EMS/SCADA platforms

Job description

A UK energy company seeks an Operations Manager for the Thorpe Marsh BESS asset. This role involves leading daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing operational readiness plans. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and have direct BESS operational experience, alongside strong leadership capabilities. You'll drive performance and safety while managing teams and contractors to maximize asset availability and revenue. Join us and contribute to innovative energy solutions.