Operations Manager (O&M) - Scotland
We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our asset management team to safely manage Network Infrastructure operations in the UK (North).
ABOUT ZENOBE
Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.
We’re building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. We’ve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.
Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,000 electric vehicles worldwide. In our first five years we have raised nearly £1.8 billion in funding and have expanded into other markets such as the US. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an Operations Manager in the Scotland area to join us as a member of the asset management team. You will be accountable to the Head of Operations for safely managing NI operations in the UK to sustainably achieve contractual targets from the point of asset acceptance from the Delivery team to the point of re-purposing or asset disposal.
A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of the Network Infrastructure assets in the UK - The majority of your time will be spent ensuring that the assets are operated and maintained so that business goals for health and safety, finance, asset stewardship and asset availability / performance are achieved.
This will include;
- Working with the Zenobē safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) team to ensure a positive approach to health and safety and environment. For example carrying out regular H&S site visits, ensuring H&S site risk assessments and incident response plans are in place and ensuring regular environmental audits are completed.
- Developing and Co-ordinating operating and maintenance plans for each site and ensuring that they are followed, including all statutory operating and maintenance records.
- Maintain focus on maximising the availability of NI assets through internal / external resource as required with a target of 99% asset availability.
- Managing service partners and sub-contractors to ensure optimum performance.
- Ensuring that an effective issue resolution process is in place utilising the Romania 24/7 contact centre.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to identify key pain points and vulnerabilities as well as identify and follow up on opportunities for future improvements, driving success for Zenobē and our customers.
- Actively support the Zenobē Delivery team during the asset creation part of the asset lifecycle. For example giving input on procurement decisions about original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) based on operational experience, appointment of sub-contractors based on operational experience and working constructively with Delivery on commissioning to ensure a smooth handover.
Health and Safety
- Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.
We are looking to recruit a technical and process driven operations professional with experience in the battery energy storage (BESS) market or similar industry to help us scale up our NI operations. The candidate will bring a good understanding of the technologies around batteries.
- Hold an electrical engineering degree, or have equivalent experience gained in a power generation environment.
- Have knowledge of Battery/Energy Storage development.
- Experience of co-ordinating site handovers from delivery into commercial operations.
- Experience in liaising with external stakeholders to manage operations in line with service contracts.
- Ability to communicate effectively and credibly with technical colleagues / electrical engineers- strong technical literacy.
- Be adaptable – growth means fast-pace and constant change, you handle uncertainty with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
- Full UK driving licence and car.
Working with the Head of Operations and other members of the operations team the candidate will manage the day to day aspects of the operations process from the detection of issues, to the reporting and development of systems to mitigate their reoccurrence. The role integrates with team members in construction and delivery, engineering, construction and business development to maximise the value of new and existing projects. The role includes liaising with clients and external stakeholders. It will be a requirement to hit the ground running and to be comfortable operating at a rapid pace at times with high levels of ambiguity and the pressure of deadlines.
WORKING AT ZENOBE
We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.
If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT WE OFFER
Charge your career at Zenobē and receive
- Up to 25% annual bonus for being awesome
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- £1500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cash back health plan
- Plus more
Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.
- Team
- Asset Management and Operations
- Locations
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
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Operations Manager (O&M) - Scotland
We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our asset management team to safely manage Network Infrastructure operations in the UK (North).
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