Summary

Climate17 are working alongside a fully integrated energy infrastructure company which owns, installs, and manages carbon reduction assets, including battery energy storage systems.

They are actively searching for a BESS O&M Engineer to be responsible for overseeing the O&M services provided by third-party contractors and BESS suppliers on our client’s grid scale battery storage projects. 

Responsibilities
 

• Monitor and analyse the performance of BESS assets to ensure they meet operational and performance targets
• Identify and implement measures to optimise the efficiency and reliability of energy storage systems
• Conduct regular performance reviews and generate detailed reports on asset performance.
• Manage external O&M contractors to ensure compliance with service agreements and performance standards
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure timely resolution of any operational issues and alignment with trading activities
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify the quality of work performed by contractors.
• Interface with BESS supplier service teams and facilitate communication between internal teams and suppliers to address technical issues and implement improvements.
• Ensure that supplier services are aligned with the company's operational standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and operational issues related to BESS assets
• Utilise asset management software to track and manage BESS assets
• Maintain accurate records of asset performance, maintenance and operational status.
• Generate and analyse reports from asset management software to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Set up alerts and notifications within the software to monitor asset conditions and pre-emptively address potential issues.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the asset management system by regularly updating and validating asset information.

• Experience in an Asset Management and/or operations role for utility, energy networks and/or renewables.
• Knowledge of Asset Strategies, operational delivery and/or renewable technologies.
• Experience of Asset Operational Data Analysis and Reporting
• Engineering and Technical knowledge and experience with awareness of operational contract constraints and understanding of business and technical risks.
• H&S qualification IOSH or NEBOSH & SMSTS.
• EHS relevant experience, like RAMS, COSHH etc.
• A full driver’s license is required for this role