Deputy Site Manager

With more than 170 years of history, Iberdrola is a world leader in energy. The group is active in Europe (France, Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and is developing in Japan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland.

Iberdrola has made the bold and visionary choice to anticipate the energy transition and the growing energy needs for the world of tomorrow. Every day, the 38,000 women and men of the group unite to fight climate change by offering a clean, reliable and innovative economic model.

ABOUT IBERDROLA FRANCE

Iberdrola has been located in France for 20 years, with its head office in Paris - La Défense and its offices in regions. In addition to the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind project, the company is present in the fields of onshore wind power, photovoltaic solar energy and the retail energy market. We have developed a long-term investment strategy throughout the country which will enable us to achieve an installed capacity of 614 MW in 2023.

OUR MISSION

We are driving the energy transition towards a sustainable model through investments in renewable energy, smart grids, and large-scale energy storage. With our commitment to clean energy, we are one of the lowest emitters globally and an international reference for our contribution to combating climate change and sustainable development.

Our culture focuses on creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, respecting individuals and their differences. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, or gender identity.

YOUR ROLE

The Deputy Site Manager will support the Site Manager to implement the agreed site operations and maintenance strategy through the management of a range of operational activity across the site ensuring that this is achieved safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant statutory/legislative requirements and Company policies/procedures.

In addition to managing a broad range of operational activity requiring a working knowledge of several technical disciplines, the Deputy Site Manager will also be required to take a lead/expert role in a specific technical discipline to develop, maintain and improve on the activities and processes within the allocated discipline with a focus on continuous improvement and cost reduction. Throughout the O&M preparation phase he/she will be supporting the O&M team to set up the site operations by leading the development and implementation of site processes and procedures, implementing the O&M strategy and interfacing and supporting the Construction team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

1. Ensure that the site and O&M is ready for the operational phase.
2. Development of, and implementation of processes, procedures and guidelines for the operation of the site.
3. Prepare the necessary training requirements for the O&M Site Team.
4. Support the recruitment of the O&M Site Team.
5. Lead the development of the O&M site implementation.
6. Liaise with the construction team and prepare the handover of the wind farm.
7. Build effective relationships with project stakeholders.
8. Build effective relationships with key personnel within service suppliers to support the transition from O&M readiness and construction teams.

Main functions and activities

1. Planning of Offshore Operations & Maintenance activities – lead daily coordination of works as well as medium- and long-term planning.
2. Manage work permits – review, prepare, and accept RAMS to ensure HSE compliance.
3. Manage, coordinate and supervise 3rd party and contractors work and delivery quality.
4. Develop and implement processes and procedures for the site management.
5. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
6. Ensure Operational and Maintenance Management tools are properly filled with operational data and work order requirements.
7. Reporting of activities.
8. Oversee management of spare parts, tools, equipment and stock, along with a Warehouse Coordinator.
9. Plan, support, and prepare HV operations.

EXPERIENCE

1. You have a degree and professional qualification in a relevant discipline like Engineering, Contract Management, or a commercially oriented qualification.
2. Experience in commercial and contractual aspects of engineering.
3. Experience with warranty claims and negotiations.
4. Proven ability to manage the negotiation of multi-contracts in competing timescales.
5. Postgraduate experience in industry with significant experience in Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind or a similar industry.
6. Strong ability to manage own performance, with a significant focus on delivery and an ability to balance a varied and challenging workload, whilst producing high-quality results in demanding timeframes.

LANGUAGES

1. French: Fluent