Overview
Operations Manager - Energy Performance and Efficiency, based at our Blackburn Head Office. Vital Energi's Performance Team analyses the performance of Company and Customer assets to ensure plant availability, utilisation, reliability and efficiencies are maximised and that contractual obligations are met. The team produces routine performance reports detailing the technical and commercial performance of the relevant assets and provides supporting information on operational and maintenance activities undertaken by the O&M team.
As Operations Manager - Energy Performance and Efficiency you will oversee the collection, analysis and reporting of the performance and efficiency of assets owned and/or maintained by Vital Energi. You will manage a team of analysts to deliver high-quality operational reporting, energy performance KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement and performance optimisation.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead, manage and mentor a team of performance and optimisation analysts, providing guidance and development opportunities.
* Ensure delivery of energy, carbon and financial targets for long-term energy performance contracts (EPCs).
* Compile monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for clients covering operational performance, asset performance and network efficiency.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Asset Management, Design, Solutions) to align optimisation with broader organisational goals.
* Liaise with the Carbon Energy Fund (CEF) and other third-party consultants to reconcile quarterly/annual carbon, energy and financial savings.
* Develop and implement performance testing strategies and plans for new and existing applications and systems to determine performance.
* Prepare and deliver regular updates and reports to senior management on team performance and project outcomes.
* Engage with external auditors, regulators and industry bodies to ensure accurate and transparent reporting where required.
* Develop a standardised and automated suite of operational reports and ensure compliance with contractual reporting criteria, including operational performance, compliance and risk reporting and customer service reporting.
* Collaborate with senior management/operational leaders and data teams to ensure high-quality information; provide training on report usage and data interpretation as needed.
The Person
We’re looking for a confident and driven leader who combines technical expertise with a proactive, hands-on approach:
* Professionally qualified with a Degree/HND/HNC or suitable technical qualification, with experience in plant efficiency optimisation and monitoring.
* A full UK driving licence.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and reporting tools such as Power BI.
* Experience in energy conversion, metering solutions, data analysis and reporting is an advantage.
* Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Who we are
At Vital Energi, we’re delivering low-carbon energy solutions and building a sustainable future. We are passionate about creating innovative solutions with a positive impact for generations to come. Protecting the planet is our purpose and why we do what we do. Join us and be part of the movement toward a cleaner, greener world.
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
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