Offshore Wind Farm Site Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom EDF Limited Full time
Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future -

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Offshore Wind Farm Site Manager in the North East of England.

Based from our site office onshore at Blyth or Teeside (to be confirmed), you will have responsibility for managing all site staff and activities in relation to operations and maintenance activities of the Offshore Wind Farm.

Pay, benefits and culture

If you're looking for somewhere to work where you can work hard, have some fun, whilst contributing to helping make Net Zero happen sooner - then you are in the right place

Our passion for embracing new ideas and being open-minded to change is helping us to continue to grow successfully.


We are committed to helping all of our people thrive during their time with us, recognising and rewarding every person for their hard work and commitment.


Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits, and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life.

You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that's an electric vehicle, private healthcare, additional holiday or one or more of our other benefits.


We'll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role; whether that's on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.

We're committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone's Welcome inclusion programme.


We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

What you'll be doing

You'll report to the O&M Manager (England) and manage a team of Maintenance Technicians and support roles within the Windfarm in addition to;

Plan, lead and coordinate all O&M activities.

Own and coordinate the delivery of the Operations and Management Agreement (OMA) contractual obligations, delivering a high-quality service to the windfarm shareholders.

Optimise maintenance to improve lifetime asset performance and financial returns whilst also seeking to identify and implement continuous improvements.
Responsible for the performance and health and safety targets for the assets associated with the Windfarm. Maintain and promote the highest levels of health, safety, and environmental standards, personally and within the site team.
Strict compliance of EDF Code of Ethics and practices.

Ensure all work is adequately assessed and implemented, as per EDFR safety rules (Wind Turbine Safety Rules and EDFR E&M safety rules) and all relevant Health & Safety legislation.

When required, provide first level technical assistance and support to maintenance activities within the O&M department (field support, special operations, work supervision, etc).

Manage the logistics and associated assets of O&M infrastructure (windfarm, substation, O&M building, etc).

This includes, but is not limited to:
personnel, tools, vehicles, vessels, spares, equipment, etc.

Ensure that quality assurance and control is embedded into all work tasks to ensure maintenance is delivered 'right first time, every time'.

Project Management of non-routine works and main component replacement campaigns.

Proactive approach to ensure the highest level of turbine availability is maintained by devising and implementing the necessary maintenance / inspection strategies, through preventative and risk based maintenance techniques.

Analyse / determine and deliver personal and staff goals to ensure company and personnel objectives are met. Such areas will include the application of the Health and Safety policy and strategic business objectives.
When required, participate in the recruitment of O&M Technicians in compliance with relevant HR and recruitment policies.
Assess and plan the training of Technicians in conjunction with HR and HSEQ manager.
Mentor and support the development of Apprentice Service Technicians.
Represent when needed EDFR UK in all O&M meetings, tradeshows, conventions.

What do you need to be great at this role?

You'll hold a qualification in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines to NVQ3 level/HNC/HND (or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience).

Experience in the operation and maintenance of wind turbine assets.
Strong experience of managing Maintenance Technicians.
High level of physical fitness and health.
Current or previous accreditation as AT/AE under WTSR.
Ideally having completed offshore GWO training / certification.
High level of computer literacy.
Preferably Wind Operations and Maintenance management experience.
Proven experience in risk management, change management and people management.
Full UK driving licence.
Comfortable working at height and in adverse weather conditions with occassional working offshore.
Strong safety minded person.

Excellent knowledge in the application of UK based Wind Turbine Safety Rules, and in industry standard High Voltage Operating procedures and safety rules.

Excellent analytical thinking.
Demonstrate strong organisation and planning skills, with an ability to prioritise critical tasks.
A flexible approach to office based and field work situations.
Strong at managing and coaching people with an ability to communicate and pass on technical knowledge.
Strong management and supervision skills.
A proven track record of building successful relationships & cultures.

Strong understanding of the requirements for optimising the performance of windfarm assets and infrastructure, and of the key principles for developing an effective strategic lifecycle model.

Strong understanding of the UK renewables industry & operations.
French language is an advantage but not required.

Closing date for applications:
Thursday 9th May 2024

Why EDF Renewables?

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we're committed to tackling climate change.

Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.


It's a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland's challenging net zero targets.

With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland's most diverse generator of renewable energy.


To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we're working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.


If you're passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.

Join us, and let's do good together.

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