Technical Operations Manager

General Description

Randstad Professional is the group’s division specialized in the recruitment of candidates for Middle & Senior Management positions. Our Customer is a major European operator in the electricity market with nearly eighty years of history. The company is a leader in wind and solar power and is strongly growing in the renewables sector.

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

UK Technical Operations Manager

The Technical Operations Manager will report directly to the Head of Generation UK and spends a large portion of time on site, managing all technical and site-related activities efficiently and effectively according to the established standards/processes for operational assets across the UK.

Areas of responsibility:

• Drive the integration of new assets (currently onshore wind) into the operational phase.
• Perform site inspections and turbine walkdowns in the agreed frequency, and carry out

site specific tasks in line with local requirements.

• Manage all contracts connected to the operational assets and ensure compliance with all deliverables affecting the safety and technical site performance.
• Ensure and continuously track performance of assets using different software/data portals.
• Analyse technical issues/faults and evaluate possible opportunities for cost reduction and/or performance improvements.
• Understand the grid compliance code and manage any requirements and improvements from the distribution/transmission network operators related to the local grid market.
• Manage the operational assets in line with Global EHS&Q guidelines as well as in accordance with local HSEQ legislation.
• Continuously monitor operating costs to ensure budget compliance; in particular, process

and verify invoices relating to the asset contracts, in coordination with the UK Commercial

Contracts Manager.

• Support in annual budget preparation, support in tender management/contract negotiation.

Requirements:

• Studies: Engineering, Renewable Energies, Project Management.
• Experience in a technical role within the wind onshore industry.
• Essential Training: Valid medical assessment (GWO approved), Valid medical assessment (GWO approved), WTSR awareness certification.
• Understanding of HSE UK legislation relevant for the renewable energy sector.
• Hands-on experience in operations management and coordination of contractors working on the assets.
• Good knowledge of SCADA software, CMS, Power BI, third-party monitoring/data performance platforms, and SAP.
• Availability to carry out works as and when required by the operational assets (flexibility in working time/days in special occasions, such as Christmas/NYE period).
• Flexible mind, adaptability and willingness to embrace different approaches and support international teams.

Contract: Permanent Contract

Work Location: Yorkshire, England (UK)

Hybrid working (desktop/home working and site-based activities).

Monthly travel to the HQ in Edinburgh for regular alignments with the teams. xwzovoh

As and when required, travel to other office locations.

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