Field Operations Officer

Closing date: open

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this post is for the Field Operations Officer to be responsible for general site management, being the first point of contact for day-to-day operational matters. The post holder will take the lead in ensuring the sites are operated safely with a view to maximising generation, minimising downtime and controlling costs. They will act as an ambassador for GreenPower, maintaining positive relationships with landowners, local communities and project stake holders.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Operations Officer’s duties will include:

1. Facilitating access to site and delivering toolbox talks as required.
2. Maintaining high standards of health & safety and environmental practice across the sites.
3. Conducting regular general site inspections and maintaining records of site condition.
4. Regularly checking site status and identifying any operational issues requiring attention.
5. Monitoring works on site and providing regular reports on completed and scheduled works.
6. Carrying out on-the-spot, high-level checks of third-party contractors to ensure works are being carried out safely and in accordance with requirements.
7. Ensuring all site facilities are maintained in good working order, including security and safety systems.
8. Maintaining accurate site records, logs and other relevant operational documentation.
9. Undertaking minor maintenance and general site upkeep, including cleaning hydro intakes, replacing building water supply filters and lighting, weed management and other similar tasks.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

Essential Criteria

1. Understanding of health & safety and environmental compliance.
2. Previous experience working within the facilities management or industrial maintenance sectors.
3. Experience using non-specialist light duty power and hand tools to undertake minor maintenance works.
4. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English and the ability to produce high-quality reports.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience in operations and maintenance of power generation or industrial plant sites.
2. Experience with using SCADA systems.
3. Familiarity with electrical systems.
4. First aid qualification and other H&S related certifications such as manual handling, managing HSE at work (or willingness to acquire).

Candidates should also have the following personal attributes and general aptitude:

1. High ethical and quality standards.
2. Self-starter, but also able to work positively and effectively within a team.
3. Comfortable working remotely in difficult and physically demanding conditions.
4. Flexible approach to work, with drive and determination to see work completed to a high standard.

Full Job Description

To apply for this post, please fill in your details in the “Apply now” section below and attach your CV. Please also confirm the following using the message field below or a dedicated cover letter:

1. Whether you hold a full, current driving licence valid for driving in the UK, and if you have access to a vehicle for business travel;
2. Your salary expectations;
3. Your current eligibility to work in the UK status.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, as the salary does not meet the applicable sponsorship requirements. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.