Operations and Maintenance Engineer

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Role and Scope

The Operations and Maintenance Engineer will support the Manager of Operations and Maintenance in delivering services for Ameresco’s clients across the UK.

Requirements of the role are as follows:

• Support the bid teams establishing the required operations and maintenance activities and costs for new contracts and existing contract renewals.
• Support the development, appointment and administration of new and renewing engineering maintenance subcontracts.
• Direct staff, contractors, subcontractors and engineers on entire maintenance aspect, including all local safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Supervise and control daily operation of facility, established working practices, work and asset management systems and Building and Energy Management systems.
• Manage and co-ordinate planned and emergency response services, including timely reporting of incidents/accidents and subsequent investigations
• Provide regular internal status/progress reports regarding all contractual aspects including progress against the maintenance plan, financial updates, changes to risk, innovations and further opportunities.
• Support preparation of annual operating budgets together with the ongoing management of the project finances including monthly update on actual and forecast expenditure, updates on contingency, margin, financial risks, etc.
• prior experience with BESS, Solar PV, EVI, CHP, integration of systems and/ or operations and maintenance.
• multi-skilled electro-mechanical knowledge and experience.
• holistic fault diagnosis and investigation experience.
• warranty and complaints management/ handling experience

Candidate Requirements

Have an excellent understanding of mechanical, electrical and controls systems, the hazards and risks associated with this plant and strategies for management. Be an effective communicator at all levels with both internal and external teams. Be able to self start and self-manage tasks as highly organised, an excellent planner and solutions orientated and a team player. Highly experienced using engineering IT systems including work and asset management, metering and building management systems. Highly proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Office based system, especially, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

HND/HNC or equivalent preferably in chemical, mechanical or electrical.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience with exposure to operations and maintenance within industrial and commercial sectors.

Commercially aware with experience of negotiating with equipment suppliers and installation contractors.

All Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK

An award-winning industry leader, AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement along with comprehensive rewards, including company pension and incentive plans.