O&M Manager

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What you’ll do

Reporting to our Hai Long CEO you will establish and manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Hai Long Wind Farm. With a strong commitment to Health and Safety, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of the assets ensuring they are well maintained and operate at peak efficiency. You will be a member of the Hai Long Senior Management team and closely aligned with the NPI Offshore Business Unit and NPI VP Offshore Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the safe and efficient day to day operation and maintenance of the wind farm ensuring
  • Health, safety, and environmental performance is the top priority and compliant with the site HSE plan
  • Performance guarantees such as the availability warranty, are met or exceeded
  • Effective and timely execution of corrective and preventive maintenance, remediation of defects, and technical resolution of equipment failures
  • High performance of security systems and communication systems
  • Ready-to-operate” on time and on budget
• Management of Technical / Operational Asset Management, leaders for the respective function
• Work closely on a day-to-day basis with the other Hai Long managers (HSE, Asset, Finance)
• Develop, implement and execute the Asset Integrity Management strategy and the annual O&M program, ensuring continuous improvement inline with PDCA principles
• Support the ramp up of and manage the Operations Control Centre
• Track and manage key performance indicators (production, availability, performance ratio, grid downtime) and provide regular technical and performance reports to the CEO and project shareholders
• Ensure Business Continuity Plans are developed and implemented
• Ensure Risk and Opportunity Register is actively managed
• Oversee contracts with service providers, suppliers and contractors ensuring they meet performance and safety standards
• Managing the close-out of the construction punch list items
• Liaison with the grid network operator and management of the grid connection agreement for each of the sites.
• Management and reporting of open project issues – including ongoing works, major turbine issues, and technical proposals through liaison with service providers

Who you are

• Results oriented: You take strong ownership, initiative and have the ability to prioritize and deliver
• Strong Communicator: You can clearly convey points to different audiences. You are culturally sensitive and understand how to adapt your style accordingly to a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach and are able to respond to changing priorities
• Credible: You are seen as a credible leader and able to influence decisions using your knowledge and experience

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant University (Master\Bachelor) degree in Engineering discipline or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience working on offshore wind projects, ideally within operational assets
• Demonstrable experience leading, motivating and managing large teams and contractors
• Solid technical understanding of the full asset and the relationship between technical issues and commercial impact (Evidence of both strategic and operational perspectives, combined with a successful commercial track record
• Strong knowledge and understanding of quality standards (ISO27/45/55), best practice procedures, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including intercultural competence
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety with experience of driving a positive HSE culture
• Good technical understanding of the full Asset (WTG, Cables, ONS, OSS, Foundation) and required maintenance
• Good communicator with proven ability to build sound business relationships and represent them in project meetings and presentations
• Fluency in English is required- CEFR Level C1 as minimum

What’s In It for You

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognize your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:

• Thoughtful benefits – Festival vouchers, group health insurance, language lessons and full maternity cover from day one, are a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and health check ups.
• Birthdays off – You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you!

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.