O&M Site Manager (UK)

Grupotec; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the photovoltaic energy sector is seeking an O&M Site Manager to oversee their BESS and photovoltaic projects in the Oxford – Birmingham area. The role involves managing plant operations, ensuring compliance with KPIs, safety, and conducting maintenance planning. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and have experience in PV/BESS projects.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in PV/BESS projects.
• Intermediate-advanced proficiency in English (B2 or higher).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage plants, ensuring compliance with KPIs and safety requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance and manage subcontractor work.
• Prepare monthly reports and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of PV and BESS technologies

Expertise in monitoring software

Knowledge of H&S regulations

Communication skills

Education

Technical or higher engineering degree

Tools

SCADA software

Office applications

Job description

Founded in 1997 by a group of engineers, GRUPOTEC has evolved into a large multidisciplinary and international engineering and architecture company, and a leader in the photovoltaic energy sector.

We are currently looking for an O&M Site Manager to join our BESS and photovoltaic projects in the UK, primarily in the Oxford – Birmingham area.

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the plants under his/her charge, ensuring the different KPIs according to the criteria agreed with the client, always complying with current legislation and the applicable health and safety requirements, meeting the company's profitability criteria.

Some of the main RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

• Daily review of the status of the plants in charge (production, KPIs, alarms, monitoring, security, etc.), and assessment of the need for corrective maintenance or additional work.
• Annual planning and monitoring of the Preventive Maintenance Plan for the plants, in accordance with the contract and manuals.
• Perform minor preventive and corrective maintenance work on-site.
• Coordinate, support and supervise the work of preventive maintenance subcontractors, ensuring that scheduled tasks are completed and all information is reported according to the contract.
• Manage alarms and necessary corrective actions, either personally, through subcontractors, or with supplier companies.
• Maintain records and incident control, coordinating actions with the involved parties.
• Communicate and follow up on plant-related matters with various stakeholders: client, manufacturers, suppliers, internal teams, managers, etc.
• Manage H&S related to the plant and the work being carried out: RAMS, CPP, reviews, audits, and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
• Calculate PR, availability, and other contractual KPIs for the plants in charge, and report them to the client and coordinator.
• Prepare monthly reports for the plants and send them to the client.
• Conduct Taking Over inspections for new plants, review the Pending List with the Coordinator, and coordinate with the construction team to resolve any issues.
• IAC and FAC processes: direct supervision and follow-up of punch-lists, calculations, documentation and functional tests.
• Purchasing Management: PO, request for proposals, supplier relationships, etc...
• Manage site access, keeping the security company up to date and responding to the alarms they report.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and environmental standards at the plants.
• Comply with all legal and applicable requirements regarding H&S, Quality, and Environmental regulations.

REQUISITOS MÍNIMOS

• Technical or higher engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil branches, or a related field; or a higher qualification in Electricity, Electronics, Renewable Energy, or similar.
• H&S training (First Aid, CSCS, SMSTS).
• Valuable or desirable training: BS 18th edition, JIB card.
• Valuable or desirable training as HV Authorised Person.
• Proficiency in English at an intermediate-advanced level (B2 or higher).
• At least 1 year of previous experience performing the functions described above in PV/BESS projects.
• Previous knowledge of design, operation and maintenance of PV and BESS plants.
• Knowledge of PV and BESS plant equipment (central and string inverters, batteries, modules, skids, AC, DC, SCADA, etc), and current PV and BESS technologies.
• Knowledge of communications architecture, sensors and actuators for PV and BESS plant control.
• Knowledge of HV equipment (transformers, switchgear and protection systems).
• Expert-level proficiency in the use of monitoring and SCADA software for PV or BESS plants.
• Intermediate-advanced level of proficiency in Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.