Technisch Manager Control Center

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As we continue to grow, we are now seeking to strengthen our Operations and Asset Management team with a Control Centre Technical Manager based from either our Glasgow, Stirling or Castle Douglas site locations.

Main Duties and Responsibility

• Lead the development of the Control Point service offering including:
  • Training and development of Control Point Technicians.
  • Technical trouble shooting of control systems in real-time.
  • Work in collaboration with the ControlCentre Operations Manager to ensure operational standards are upheld.
• Act as the strategic interface between the Project Implementation team and the ControlCentre.
  • Maintain oversight of the ongoing project implementation portfolio.
  • Build and deliver project implementation plans which deliver projects on time and in line with budget.
  • Interact with clients as needed to clarify information associated with the Project Implementation process.
  • Ensure completed projects are handed on to the Operations and Commercial functions in a business-as-usual condition.
  • Work in collaboration with the ControlCentre Portfolio Manager to ensure KPI based quality plans are in place for all new projects.
  • Report and analyse the outcomes of completed projects to ensure:
    • a culture of continuous improvement
    • The ControlCentre is best placed to win subsequent work from existing clients.
• Work in conjunction with the ControlCentre Commercial Manager, the Bid Management team and the Head of ControlCentre to:
  • Maintain oversight of the ongoing bid portfolio.
  • Manage the bid / no bid process from a ControlCentre perspective.
  • Support the collation of technical information to inform pricing as required by the Bid Manager and ControlCentre Commercial Manager.
  • Interact with clients as needed to clarify information associated with the Bid Management process.
  • Identify future business opportunities.
  • Report and analyse the outcomes of bids to ensure:
    • a culture of continuous improvement
    • the ControlCentre is best placed to win future work and is offering services relevant to the industry in the future.
• Act as the strategic interface between the Innovation team and the ControlCentre.
  • Understand potential areas of collaboration to improve the ControlCentre technical environment.
  • Identify and exploit opportunities for process automation.
  • Represent the company externally to maintain oversight of innovation opportunities.
• Maintain strategic oversight of future modifications to the Grid Code.
  • Work in conjunction with the Head of ControlCentre and Head of Grid Services to manage grid code changes, mitigating or developing ControlCentre policies and operations accordingly.
  • Participate in the strategic interface relationship with the National Energy System Operator (NESO), Transmission System Operator (TSO) and local Distribution Network Operators (DNO's).
• Support the ControlCentre Portfolio Manager with the ongoing management of clients covering the provision of routine performance data, periodic client facing performance reviews and ad-hoc technical queries.
• Support the Head of ControlCentre as required.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, personal insurances, health plans, discounts and salary sacrifice options.

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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