Are you an engineering professional with a passion for renewables and a drive to shape the future of clean energy?
We’re expanding our team and looking for a Windfarm Operations Manager to support the performance, safety, and optimisation of our wind assets across Ireland and the UK.
What You Will Do
In this dynamic and fast‑paced role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our wind farms operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with technical and contractual obligations. Your key responsibilities include:
Operational Performance
Monitor windfarm performance, production, alarms, and failures.
Optimise asset performance and implement technical improvements.
Support turbine inspections and site assessments, including work at height.
Contract & Commercial Management
Ensure contractors meet all O&M contractual obligations.
Manage contract compliance, initiate claims, and issue formal letters where required.
Oversee contract negotiations, tender processes, and subcontractor performance.
Escalate commercial or legal risks and support senior management in resolving issues.
Procure and manage external legal representatives when needed.
Health, Safety & Environment
Maintain company safety standards and compliance across all sites.
Conduct HSE inspections, risk assessments, and manage toolbox talks.
Ensure safe systems of work and oversee contractor safety performance.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with landowners, local communities, and authorities.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners, managing meeting notes and follow‑up actions.
Technical & Reporting
Deliver monthly performance reports, availability updates, and outage assessments.
Support the operations team in day‑to‑day site and portfolio management.
Lead projects from initiation to completion as required.
What You Bring
Qualifications
Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification with relevant industry experience.
Qualified Engineer (or equivalent technical background) with the ability to understand and manage complex technical assets.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical/renewable engineering principles.
Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working with technical data and reporting tools.
Project management.
Interpersonal Skills
Highly motivated with a genuine interest in the renewable energy sector.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
Excellent organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
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