O&M Engineer (Systems Commissioning and Integration Support)

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

Requirements of the role are as follows:

• Operations and Maintenance Engineer working in the renewables sector, to oversee commissioning activities and contribute to all O&M tasks. We require a highly motivated engineer who has experience with Combined Heat Pumps, Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps, Building Management Systems, Gas boiler systems, system integration, system performance, metering, fault investigation, warranty determination, test and commissioning activities, and RAMS and reporting. Responsibilities to include:
  • Safety Compliance: Ensuring Safety is the highest priority. Be a role model for all aspects of safety. Ensure that safety protocols are followed during commissioning, testing and any works. This includes verifying emergency shutdown procedures, grounding, and protective measures.
  • Support the Project: Provide oversight, input and expertise on scope of design, works, testing and maintenance throughout all stages of the project: opportunity, tender, bid, client discussions, development, engineering design, implementation, delivery, operation & maintenance, M&V, sub-contractor selection, procurement of services, etc. Provide oversight, input and experience on scope of works for all activities throughout all stages of commissioning.
  • Documentation: Accurate documentation is crucial. You’ll create and review commissioning reports, record test results, and document any modifications made during the process. Draft, review and approve RAMS and compile and complete detailed post activity reports (commissioning activities, fault investigations, warranty determinations, etc).• System Testing and Verification: You’ll oversee and supervise the activities to test and verify the functionality of electro- mechanical knowledge and experience.
• prior experience with BESS, Solar PV, EVI, CHP, integration of systems and/ or operations and maintenance
• Support the bid teams establishing the required operations and maintenance activities and costs for new contracts and existing contract renewals.
• Advise on entire maintenance aspect, including all local safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Support preparation of annual operating budgets together with the ongoing management of the project finances
• .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.