Solar O&M Regional Manager - Midlands/North
Role
Climate17 are working exclusively with a global renewable energy business who carry out operations and maintenance services to large-scale solar farms across the UK.
They are actively searching for a Regional Manager to oversee the successful day-to-day operations on their PV portfolio in North Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Requirements- Responsible for the daily operational and HR line management of the site-based technical staff including annual appraisals, all disciplinary and absence-based protocols for the field technicians with the region.
- Deliver effective HSE leadership at all times in order to enhance the organisation’s commitment to safety performance.
- Coach and guide Lead Technicians, Junior and Site Technicians with thin the region.
- Support the O&M Coordinator in compiling the annual PPM schedule.
- Understand the company’s detailed obligations in respect of any ongoing or ad hoc works on sites in the region. Ensure, monitor and audit compliance with those obligations
- Take regional responsibility for plant performance, work quality and site appearance (both electrical, landscaping and other) across sites within the area.
- Support the O&M Coordinator to update and schedule the works using FRM.
- Performing PPM (inc. HV) to ensure the successful ongoing operation of the plants.
- Ensure that all reporting is submitted in a professional, complete and timely manner
- Assist in the onboarding of new sites, including leading side due diligence and onboarding visits, filling in reports and / or forms, and creating onboarding documentation.
- Be aware of and support with spare parts / inventory matters on the sites and ensure that spare parts stock records are always up to date.
- Ensure teams have the correct PPE equipment, vehicles and training
- Support in the recruitment of new field staff
- Assist Project Managers and Procurement Manager with quoting for works.
- Supporting operational responsibility by ensuring and improving in-team profit margins
- Carry out new joiner inductions; successful onboarding and coaching of new field staff.
- C&G / NVQ Level 3 Electrician
- BS 7671 - 18th Edition.
- C&G 2391 inspection & testing or AM2 (preferred).
- HV Trained (AP15/OP40) and provide evidence via personal switching log book.
- 3+ years’ experience working on utility scale solar farms in an O&M / Project role.
- Key inverter manufacturer trained (SMA, ABB, Power Electronics etc.)
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Line Management experience preferred but not essential.
- Full UK driver’s license
Location: East Midlands/North
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
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