The WPO Group is an independent European platform of renewable energy expert-services. Our clients are asset owners, investors, lenders and insurers. By providing asset management services on 8 GW of wind and solar sites with a capital value of €11bn generating €1.7bn of electricity sales annually, WPO is the market leader in France, UK, Ireland and Sweden. Our integrated service offering also includes technical specialized SaaS, due-diligence, asset inspections, testing and insurance brokerage. WPO currently operates across 14 European countries through 48 offices or service points.
The role
Responsible for the technical operation and management of wind farms/solar parks in the UK and Ireland. Working in a small team of Engineers you will be responsible for a number of wind farms/solar parks ensuring that our clients achieve maximum output. Working closely with other internal departments such as Health and Safety and Commercial Management Services you will carry out technical reporting, maintain contractual relationships with various service providers and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
The person
To apply, you must be educated to at least degree level in a relevant Engineering or Technical area. The successful candidate will be proactive and have excellent attention to detail as producing reports, data gathering and continuous monitoring of sites need to be accurate at all times. Ideally, you will also have relevant wind/solar industry experience however, this is not essential.
All WPO employees are eligible for life assurance, private healthcare, pension and 25 days annual leave. Our UK office is in the center of Bramhall village but WPO operates a teleworking policy, requiring employees to work a minimum of 2 days in the office and the remaining days at home.
Working with all parties to ensure that contractual obligations are fulfilled on a day to-day basis
Liaison with technical services teams to ascertain the cause failures, response times and works undertaken
Keeping all appropriate records of operations and maintenance activities on site
Compiling and verifying accurate monthly operations reports for presentation to the customer (wind farm/solar owner)
Developing systems and procedures to ensure asset optimisation
Liaison with & reporting to clients and asset owners.
Duties also include, but are not limited to:
Data gathering, distribution and proactive monitoring of operating sites in conjunction with other team members
Daily Monitoring
Performance, Downtime and Availability Analysis
Prepare & issue Monthly Reports, help train others to compile these reports
Follow up any performance issues
Obtain all current service/maintenance records
Maintain site activity records
Monthly & annual availability performance and any subsequent claims
Reacting to alarms from monitoring systems and reporting all concerns raised by proactive monitoring and the general operation/maintenance to both the owner and the maintainer as appropriate
Work with site/field based staff including WPO Site Managers in the organisation of repairs/statutory inspections as appropriate
Maintaining a calendar of servicing plans, weekly movements, statutory inspections etc.
Personal Skills / Attributes:
You must have excellent attention to detail as producing reports, data gathering and continuous monitoring of sites need to be accurate at all times. You’ll be working in a small team within a fast paced environment, so having a good sense of humour and being able to work in an organised manner is a key requirement. You will be encouraged to be proactive and participate in the development of best practices and continuous improvement which is a core part of the business.
Education and Qualifications:
You must be qualified to at least Degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering / Technical area. Travelling to sites may be required for this role so you will ideally hold a current, full drivers licence. A proven record of accomplishment and experience from within the renewable industry, especially wind power /solar energy will be highly advantageous, although not essential.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Analyst
* Industries
Electric Power Generation and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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