Operations Controller

R0001466 Operations Controller (Open)

As Operational Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our wind assets installed throughout the UK. This is done through site access control, controlled handover of plant and regular monitoring and reporting of the asset’s performance, and ensuring the safety of in‑house and external workers who operate and maintain our wind turbines and associated plant.

The role requires working from the office 2‑3 days per week and successful candidates should be located within commuting distance of our Edinburgh office.

• Using the telephone and specialist software, ensure all visitors to site are booked on and off site, whilst ensuring any essential information is communicated clearly and effectively to them
• Maintain and check induction records for any visitors to site
• Implement emergency response procedures in the event of an incident
• Ensure all work that is carried out on site is carried out by persons authorised to do so
• Perform the role of Operational Controller under the Wind Turbine Safety Rules
• Manage day‑to‑day work control performing the role of Operational Controller under the Wind Turbine Safety Rules
• Work with Asset Managers to ensure safe daily wind farm operations
• Maintain up to date Wind Turbine Safety Rules documentation and work control records
• Interface with National Grid, transmission and distribution network operators regarding grid outages and curtailments

• Monitor wind farms via a variety of SCADA systems, and ensure the appropriate response is delivered to faults and alarms
• Monitor weather forecast systems and issue alerts as required
• Participate in the creation of daily, weekly and monthly reports on the wind assets performance and status
• Retrieve and check energy export data

• Act as the first point of contact for any health and safety related near‑misses or incidents on site
• Handle and respond to emergency calls from wind farm personnel and members of the public
• Log all incoming Engineering Change Requests, ensuring no unauthorised plant modifications are carried out
• Work to strict Control Centre procedures
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement and Development of Control Centre services and processes

• Track and report on key operational KPIs, allowing benchmarking of the various turbine OEMs
• Analyse and report on wind asset performance, highlighting recurrent trends and issues
• Analyse wind turbine power performance, with deviations from the warranted power curve being escalated

A qualification in a technical discipline would be advantageous although not essential.

• Previous experience in engineering or renewable energy is preferred but not essential
• Ideally possess knowledge and experience gained from within the wind industry; full training will be offered to candidates
• Telephone handling experience – experience of handling high volume calls
• Experience of working in a procedure driven environment

• A highly motivated, team player, dedicated and flexible enough to ensure a first‑class operational service
• Strong numeracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail
• IT skills with a high level knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new and bespoke software packages

Location:

Edinburgh

Time Type:
Full time

Worker Subtype:
Regular