Senior Operations Manager- Pathfinder

We are looking for an experienced and motivated electrically focused Senior Operations Manager to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this senior operations role will eventually assume responsibility for all operation and maintenance activities across the two Pathfinder projects. In the interim, the role will support the development, construction and commissioning of the projects working closely with our Pathfinder project delivery team.

The Pathfinder Operations Manager will be responsible for development and implementation of the operational strategy and processes for the projects and managing all internal and external stakeholders to provide high levels of support and service throughout the operational phase of the projects, including computerised maintenance management systems, asset optimisation and management of third‑party long‑term contracts. A
pplicants will need to hold a driving license and be willing to travel to sites across the UK.

About Conrad Energy Ltd

Conrad Energy is a fast‑growing UK energy company. We're powering the move towards renewables through innovation and technology. We generate power to support the National Grid when renewables can't meet demand and we buy, sell and manage energy for businesses nationally.

With a portfolio including gas, batteries, solar, wind and hydrogen, our 83 sites, operational or in construction, have a potential to generate 983MW of power making us one of the leading flexible energy providers in the country. Optimised and operated using our market‑leading software, iON+, we're at the forefront of shaping a more efficient energy sector that is both reliable and sustainable.

Over the last few years, we've planned and developed some of the largest energy infrastructure projects in Europe, as well as rapidly expanding the number of business customers working with us.

We're proud to power a changing world, building a better future for us all

Main job tasks and responsibilities

To carry out all duties with health and safety as number one priority.

Responsibilities for your own Health and Safety, for the Health and Safety of your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.

Ensure the plant is operated in full compliance with applicable contracts held with National Grid ESO and bilateral grid connection agreements and related industry best practice Manage and work closely with the appointed contractors, technical advisors and National Grid to ensure that the plant is operated safely

Manage internal and external engineering staff/contractors specialising in Extra High Voltage Electrical Systems and EC&I disciplines across construction, commissioning, testing, performance testing and operations phases of the projects

Ensure that all EHV electrical plant and equipment is run efficiently as scheduled at times of commercial demand and operations and maintenance are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety systems / operational policies and procedures, including technical OEM operating literature and guidelines.

Manage 3rd party contractors ensuring any 3rd party contracts are managed to the mutual advantage of the Company and customer

Manage and review performance and quality of work of long-term service providers and assist in the selection and management of external contractors and suppliers where necessary

Develop and implement reporting on operational KPIs, such as availability and efficiency, to monitor performance and identify when improvements to maintenance practices are needed

Define and implement appropriate electrical operations and maintenance procedures and practices, working with and developing the company's information systems, this could, for example, mean standardization of maintenance related data capture and analysis to drive improvement, or implementing additional preventive maintenance based on cost-benefit analysis.

Ensure all staff and contractors who access electrical plant and equipment are trained and aware of their health and safety responsibilities.

To assist in developing and implementing annual budgets for spare parts and inventory for the operational sites, ensuring P&L spend does not to exceed cost code limits for period.

Gain necessary approvals required for spend on operation and maintenance budgets.

Bring forward and implement remedial action plans as required, providing full cost and time analysis as required.

Good communication and management of…