Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager   Permanent, full time   Cruachan
75,876

CLOSING DATE – 6 November Who
we are:  We’re
not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate
dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world.
Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in
sustainable biomass and carbon removals.  You’ll
be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business
champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and
working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About
the role:
As
part of the Cruachan Power Station Team, you will;

- Provide
strategic and operational leadership across maintenance, , covering
Mechanical, Electrical/C&I and Civil systems.

- Develop
and deliver effective maintenance strategies, ensuring plant integrity,
reliability, availability and performance targets are achieved.

- Lead
the planning and delivery of planned, reactive and outage maintenance,
alongside OPEX and CAPEX projects and longer-term capital investment
programmes.

- Manage
OPEX and CAPEX budgets, supporting business planning and ensuring
expenditure is optimised against operational, safety, engineering and
commercial requirements.

- Manage
technical and engineering risk, ensuring compliance with relevant
legislation, engineering standards, Safety Rules and company procedures,
including CDM, PUWER, PSSR and LOLER.

- Provide
technical leadership and support to maintenance teams, driving continuous
improvement, best practice and performance optimisation.

- Ensure
appropriate resources, including people, plant, spares and contractors,
are available to support safe, efficient and compliant plant operation.

- Monitor
key performance indicators covering plant availability, outages,
maintenance backlog, process safety and engineering performance, taking
action to address emerging issues.

- Lead,
develop and manage team members, including recruitment, training,
competency assessment, coaching, performance management and employee
relations.

- Maintain
high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance,
undertaking inspections, audits, incident investigations and supporting
internal and external audits.

- Manage
key technical and commercial interfaces, building effective relationships
with senior management, contractors, suppliers, customers, regulators,
industry bodies and local stakeholders.

- Attend
and lead operational, engineering, project, HSEQ and management meetings,
ensuring clear objectives and effective decision-making.

- Deputise
for the Plant Manager and provide leadership across the wider Hydro
business as required.

Who
we’re looking for:
To
be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…  - Degree-level
technical qualification, preferably in an engineering discipline, or
equivalent relevant experience.

- Significant
experience in engineering, maintenance or operations management, ideally
within a hydro power station/scheme or comparable complex industrial
environment.

- Strong
understanding of hydro power technologies, plant and operating systems,
with the ability to develop effective maintenance strategies.

- Proven
experience developing and implementing risk-based maintenance strategies,
using relevant systems, tools and industry best practice.

- Strong
knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, with a NEBOSH
Certificate or equivalent desirable.

- Demonstrable
experience of technical problem solving, fault investigation and root
cause analysis, with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings,
manuals and analytical data.

- Proven
track record of delivering successful results in a fast-changing
operational environment, with strong…