O&M Manager - BESS & Solar PV

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm specializes in renewable energy and is seeking an O&M Manager. The role involves ensuring compliance and efficiency in managing Solar PV and BESS O&M contracts. Responsibilities include team management, safety adherence, and client engagement, requiring qualifications in electrical disciplines and experience in multi-skilled maintenance.

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Previous electrical or multi-skilled maintenance experience required.
• HV authorised person – AP15/OP40 necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M services to meet contractual requirements.
• Manage a team of engineers ensuring safety adherence.
• Draft and review RAMS, permits, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Management

Safety compliance

Team recruitment

IT skills

Education

Qualification in electrical or electro-mechanical disciplines

Job description

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Climate17 is working alongside a well-established UK-based asset management firm that specialises in the entire project lifecycle, from origination to operations of renewable energy and power generation assets.

They are seeking an O&M Manager to ensure contractual and statutory compliance for a portfolio of Solar PV and BESS O&M contracts. The O&M Manager will aim to maximise asset production, increase efficiency, and maintain a high level of safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M services to meet contractual requirements, including reactive callouts, team recruitment, training, and competency management.
• Ensure all staff have the correct tools and equipment in collaboration with internal teams.
• Measure maintenance performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Develop and oversee maintenance plans.
• Schedule resources, manage work control safely, and report on completed work.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Draft and review RAMS, permits, and maintenance procedures.
• Manage a team of engineers daily, ensuring safety adherence.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and oversee equipment warranties.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as DNOs and asset owners.
• Respond to emergencies, outages, and changing site conditions.
• Act as the main contact for the company’s O&M service, providing updates to clients and contractual reports within the designated region.
• Handle P&L responsibilities for services and contracts under management.
• Ensure accurate client invoicing and supplier payments.
• Assist in integrating new sites into maintenance systems.
• Utilise and maintain a Computerised Maintenance Management System.

Requirements

• Qualification in electrical or electro-mechanical disciplines.
• ECS Gold Card - Essential.
• Previous electrical or multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, troubleshooting software).
• Qualification for safe site work.
• HV authorised person – AP15/OP40.
• Knowledge of HV/LV power electronics (inverters, converters, transformers).
• Experience with BESS - preferred.
• HVAC training and F-Gas qualification - preferred.
• Understanding of IT subjects, CMD, remote desktop, networking, MODBUS/TCP protocols - preferred.
• C&G2391-5 Test & Inspect or equivalent - preferred.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international recruitment firm specialising in Renewable Energy & Sustainability. We connect organisations aiming to reduce their environmental impact and those working towards energy decarbonisation.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe solving climate change requires diverse people and perspectives. We partner with clients and candidates to promote inclusion and sustainability.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Please inform us if you need additional support or resources during the application or interview process.