Operations and Maintenance Manager

Sowelo Consulting; Białystok; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an O&M Manager to oversee the operation and maintenance of Battery Energy Storage Systems across multiple sites in Poland. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a degree in Electrical or related engineering discipline. This role offers a permanent contract with an attractive salary and benefits including training, a vehicle for work use, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Attractive salary and bonus package

Complete training provided

Company vehicle and mobile phone

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in the Battery or Renewable Energy Sector is preferred.
• Certified to work safely on electrical sites - SEP Certification G1 E+D.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites and occasional international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage O&M activities for BESS assets.
• Develop and implement site operation plans.
• Manage local technicians and service partners.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and maintenance of BESS systems.
• Act as the primary point of contact for O&M activities.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems

Experience in operations and maintenance management

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Very good command of English

Education

Degree in Electrical or related engineering discipline

Tools

Maintenance management tools

Job description

Do you have experience in managing a team of Electrical Engineers?

Do you have experience in the Battery or Renewable Energy Sector?

Great! Please read on as we may have a role for you

As the O&M Manager you will lead the operation and maintenance activities for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across multiple sites in Poland. This role is responsible for ensuring high system availability, optimizing performance, managing maintenance teams and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership and organizational skills to deliver operational excellence.

Your tasks will include:

• Lead and manage all O&M activities for BESS assets, including preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Develop and implement site operation plans, maintenance schedules, and performance optimization strategies.
• Manage and coordinate local technicians and service partners to ensure high-quality execution of maintenance works.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and maintenance of BESS systems
• Ensure up-to-date records of system software and firmware versions
• Act as the primary point of contact regarding O&M activities.
• Manage spare parts inventory, procurement, and logistics.
• Coordinate with the engineering and product development teams to provide field feedback and contribute to system improvements.

To be a good fit for the Operations and Maintenance Manager role, you will have:

• Degree or qualification in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• Certified to work safely on electrical sites - SEP Certification G1 E+D
• Proven experience in operations and maintenance management, preferably within renewable energy (solar, wind or Hydro) or power generation sectors
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience managing teams
• Knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, power electronics (inverters, converters, transformers)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and maintenance management tools.
• Very good command of the English language
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites and occasional international assignments.

Preferred Experience (Not Essential):

• Experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) operation and maintenance.
• A strong understanding of IT subjects such as command line interfaces (CMD), remote desktop connections, networking (subnets, VLANs, static IP/DHCP), and MODBUS/TCP protocols.
• HV authorized person certification.
• F-Gas certification and HVAC maintenance knowledge.
• Familiarity with firmware/software management for control systems (e.g., SCADA, EMS, BMS).
• Experience with data-driven maintenance, predictive analytics, and performance optimization.

Reasons to join:

• Permanent contract
• Attractive salary and bonus package, reflecting your experience and qualifications
• Complete training provided, along with a company vehicle (for work use), mobile phone or SIM card, fuel card, and laptop
• Regular team-building activities and opportunities for professional development
• Become a member of a worldwide network of professionals

Sounds Interesting? Send us your CV by applying on this page.

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The personal data will be processed by Sowelo Consulting spólka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością spółka komandytowa with its registered seat in Cracow (Limited Partnership) registered in National Court Register (KRS) under no. 0000680493, Sowelo Consulting spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (LLC) with its registered seat in Cracow registered in National Court Register (KRS) under no. 0000671136, our Employees and Subcontractors (jointly referred to as the Company).

Sowelo Consulting sp. z o.o. sp. k. is entered in the register of employment agencies under the number: 17107

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