Project Engineer / Manager

Renewable Energy Systems; Kings Langley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen im Bereich erneuerbare Energien sucht einen HV Projects Engineer, um die Effizienz und Sicherheit im Hochspannungsbetrieb zu maximieren. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie Projektpläne entwickeln, die Installation neuer Hochspannungsausrüstung überwachen und mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zusammenarbeiten, um die Leistung zu optimieren. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Sicherheit und Qualität bietet diese Position die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich für die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter einsetzt. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für erneuerbare Energien haben und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in Projektmanagement und Hochspannungsautorisationen.
• Kenntnisse über UK-Hochspannungssicherheitsvorschriften.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung von Projektplänen für Hochspannungsprojekte.
• Überwachung der Leistung von Hochspannungsausrüstung.
• Entwicklung von Beziehungen zu externen Stakeholdern.

Skills

Sichere Arbeitspraktiken

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Koordinationsfähigkeiten

Problemanalyse und -lösung

Planung von Wartungsarbeiten

Education

Elektroingenieurwesen Bachelor-Abschluss

IOSH Managing Safely oder CITB SMSTS

Job description

Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

RES Energy Services is a division of RES, the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

Job Purpose

RES currently provides High Voltage Operations and Maintenance (HV O&M) Services to renewable energy assets in the UK & Ireland. Due to increased demand from our clients, we are seeking an HV Projects Engineer to work alongside our HV Operations Managers to develop, grow and improve this service.

The role will focus on Project & Minor Scheme Management and System Performance whilst growing and improving the service in accordance with company safety, quality, and environmental systems. The key objectives are to maximise the performance from client assets, increase maintenance efficiency and achieve a high level of safety performance.

The ideal candidate will have held HV authorisations, experience in project management and be able to put packages of work together, they will also have strong commercial awareness. This is a permanent role that is home based with regular travel to RES offices and operational sites across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Key Accountabilities

The responsibilities of the HV Projects Engineer include:

Project specific activities:

• Develop project plans for minor high voltage projects including cost estimates, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage the installation of new high voltage equipment ensuring it is installed correctly and in accordance with regulations and industry standards.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to obtain technical support and advice.
• Liaise with the Solar O&M, BESS and Wind projects team on cross boundary projects.
• Coordinate with other departments or contractors to schedule minor works and high voltage projects around other site activities.

System performance activities:

• Monitor performance of high voltage equipment to identify potential issues or faults.
• Analyse data from high voltage equipment to identify trends or patterns that may indicate a potential issue.
• Investigate high voltage equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all high voltage equipment and work carried out.
• Prepare regulatory reports on high voltage equipment performance and failures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.

Business development activities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as clients, regulatory bodies, industry association and suppliers.
• Provide technical advice and support to other departments or contractors on high voltage equipment matters.
• Attend industry conferences and events to keep up to date with developments and trends in the field.

General activities:

• Conduct regular audits of personnel onsite and of high voltage equipment to ensure it is being maintained and managed correctly.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in high voltage equipment maintenance and management.
• Review maintenance reports and schedules to ensure all high voltage equipment is being maintained in accordance with the O+M contractual agreements.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements for works on high voltage equipment.
• Develop and implement safe systems of work for high voltage equipment maintenance activities.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the key legislation underpinning UK high voltage electrical asset operation and maintenance
• Detailed knowledge of UK industry HV electrical safety rules including HSG85
• Detailed knowledge of HV asset maintenance practices including HSG230

Desirable

• Knowledge of renewable assets
• Earthing system design, installation, test. Protection system design, installation, test. Relay set up, commissioning, testing.

Skills

Essential

• Strong approach to safe working practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong people skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities whilst ensuring safety and quality are maintained
• Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions
• Ability to accurately plan high voltage maintenance work including labour, materials, and skills

Experience

Essential

• Track record of successful commercial and contractual business management
• Track record of solving tough technical and commercial challenges with innovative approaches
• Experience working under and contributing to improvements of ISO9001 compliant management systems
• Experience of planning and running projects and minor works on HV equipment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in engineering or other relevant qualification, or equivalent industry experience
• Electrical Engineering undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience
• IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS or equivalent

Desirable

• Holds or previously held SAP, AP, Control Person authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules (not essential)
• NEBOSH diploma
• Prince 2 / PMP qualification

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

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