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SalarySolar PV/BESS Site Manager
- Location(s):
- Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB
- Coventry, COV, GB, CV4 8PB
RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd., Coventry, Swindon
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance; Engineering
Role would be site based, Locations include Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Coventry, Birmingham, Derby , Nottingham
The Role
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Site Managers to oversee the operation and maintenance of our solar and battery energy storage facilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of solar and battery systems, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient integration of new sites in to the existing operational team and the ongoing reliable operation of our renewable energy assets.
Responsibilities
- Overall management of Electrical installation for electrical and network compliance.
- Management of works schedule to meet asset uptime requirements
- Managing teams of on site personnel (works scheduling, team rostering, KPI’s, safety & development)
- Performance of the asset to maximise generation (Availability, Production, Energy targets)
- Negotiation and management of 3rd party contract works on site
- Forecast and project budget management – reporting and integration with Finance team
- Enforce RWE safety and electrical policies for the safety and wellbeing of staff
- Perform Quality and Safety Inspections/ Audits.
- Understanding of Contractual requirement > Direct and manage variations, estimate and approvals.
- Actively engage in electrical and mechanical activities.
- Represent RWE in the local community – interaction with land owners and local stakeholders.
Communication Skills
Communicate effectively with Business Executives, Project Managers and Main contractors.
Ability to Operate Effectively within a Team Environment
A team-based approach to achieving objectives is needed to reflect and enhance the emerging culture and climate of RWE Renewables . This style encourages extensive consultation, devolution of decision-making, empowerment of personnel, a high performance and a highly accountable work ethic within the work unit.
Occupational Health Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
- Ensure that you understand and carry out activities in accordance with RWE Renewables Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures;
- Operate in accordance with RWE Renewables approved policy and procedural requirements;
- Conduct risk assessments in area of responsibility with assistance from RWE Renewables HSE subject matter expert (SME);
- Generate, implement and audit against Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) in consultation with team
closed out;
Promote a healthy work environment for all employees by not smoking in any company (or contractor) buildings or vehicles.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current Driver’s License
- Electrical certification / Licence (Preferrable)
- HV Electrical Certification / Experience (Preferrable)
- OHS Certification Construction Induction Card (Where applicable)
Technical Knowledge
- attend meetings; raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs); OHS tertiary qualification (preferred)
- Ability to understand / operate and manage technical and business computer software packages.
- Ability to read and understand Electrical & Mechanical schematics / drawings
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles and budget management
- Electrical Isolation (LOTO) procedures.- LV & HV Understanding of electrical standards and regulations
Industry & Business experience
- Experience in running & managing utility energy assets and/or energy distribution assets
- Experience in DNSP/NSP interactions (Preferable)
- Experience in managing project budgets and aligning with future works
- Appropriate level of commercial acumen commensurate with position, some knowledge of commercial contracts. Pervious experience in utility solar or storage construction
People Skills & other
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Experience in running and managing teams of personnel both locally and from a distance
- Flexible working – nights, weekends, holidays as required
- Medical / Fit for duty assessment required
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Any questions? Contact in Recruiting: Lee Harbin,lee.harbin@rwe.com
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