Site Manager Role-Orkney

I am currently looking for a site manager to be responsible for my clients existing power plant and marine operations. The role will involve making sure installations run safely and to take steps to ensure maximum uptime. You will have the skills to operate energy production units and must have contract management experience.

You will be responsible for

* Ensuring that all operations are planned for and carried out safely and must be able to live and articulate the Health and Safety ethos of my clients Power to the Operations staff, Project teams and sub-contractors

* Ensure the Permit to Work System works effectively for all relevant activities

* Responsible for establishing an operating philosophy for my clients Power and for leading / drafting of operational strategies and procedures associated with a hydro-electric power plant.
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Responsible for all maintenance activities, both planned and unplanned for onshore operations. This may include construction and fabrication activities above the usual maintenance regime.
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Ensuring that all operations are planned for and carried out safely following appropriate risk assessments
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Responsible for the detailed commissioning, operational and maintenance planning for each installation within constraints such as time, cost and agreed safety/quality standards. This will include resource requirements, budget setting, spare part supplies, warehouse management, local fabrication for construction activities and control of the associated documentation.

* Responsible for arranging maintenance & operational routines and contracts for product improvement and technology development. Must be able to work closely and direct contractors, negotiate scopes and settlements, and manage contracts, for instance, Power Purchase agreements.

* Responsible for the execution of offshore construction activities, involving co-ordinating offshore personnel and ensuring that equipment is available

Candidates must have,

*Significant working experience, ideally in an operational role.
*Experience of high voltage electrical switching and marine construction operations would be an advantage
*Good communicator and commercially aware
*Commissioning experience clearly beneficial
*Contract management experience is essential, PPA / grid connection agreement experience beneficial
*Graduate Engineer beneficial but not essential, preferably electrical
*Able to establish and manage relationships with third parties and the local community.

Salary Expectations

£45,000-£55,000 plus exceptional benefits,

If you have would like to apply then please send your details across to me or call me on 0131-243-4044

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