Head of Operations and Maintenance (m/f/d)

  • Athens, Greece
  • Work experience
  • Management
  • Technical occupations (other)
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At JUWI you have the chance to work on a real project for the future of our planet. JUWI Hellas was founded in 2008 and is part of the international JUWI Group, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies.
 
Our business is focused on deploying the highest quality Renewable Energy projects. JUWI Hellas offers a wide range of services from project development to engineering, construction and operation of RE projects.
 
To date, JUWI Hellas has successfully implemented PV Stations with a total capacity of more than 300MW while it operates projects with a total capacity of approximately 680MW.
 
We are looking for you as a

Head of Operations and Maintenance (m/f/d)

full time - unlimited
 

Your Tasks

Objectives
As the Head of O&M - Greece, you will be responsible and accountable for managing all on-site and remote (back-office) activities in the Greek O&M portfolio, in line with legal framework, contractual requirements, juwi standards and best industry practice. You will report to the HoD O&M - EMEA and the place of work will be juwi office in Athens.
 
Primary Responsibilities
  • Responsible for managing all contractual requirements (operational, commercial, KPIs related) for the Greek O&M portfolio.
  • Responsible for planning, scheduling, organizing, approving and overseeing all preventive and corrective maintenance (incl. vegetation cutting and panel washing works) in all Greek O&M portfolio, within budget and on time.
  • Drafting and / or reviewing & approving maintenance method statements and procedures.
  • Responsible for performance monitoring of all Greek O&M portfolio.
  • Responsible for the setting up, configuration and optimization of the remote monitoring portals / tools, in cooperation with the system providers and the EMEA Control Room.
  • Responsible for all internal and external reporting, regular and ad-hoc.
  • Management and optimization of all O&M software tools (CMMS, database, etc.).
  • Procurement of spare / replacement parts and specialized services.
  • Ensuring compliance of with HSE legal requirement as well as JUWI’s policies and procedures.
  • Liaising with the Grid & Transmission System Operator as well as other authorities, as needed.
  • Evaluation, negotiation, assignment and oversight of O&M subcontractors, in cooperation with the O&M Site Managers.
  • Responsible, in cooperation with the O&M Site Managers, for the procurement of equipment, tools and PPE.
  • Planning and organizing internal and external training for the O&M site personnel.
  • Ensuring compliance of all sites with HSE legal requirement as well as JUWI’s policies and procedures.
  • Provide technical support to O&M site personnel and O&M subcontractors.
  • Perform audits on site.
  • Responsible for the renewal of existing O&M contracts as well as attracting, negotiating, and contracting new customers & projects.
  • Line and functional management of O&M personnel (site and office based).

Your Profile

Qualifications and Experience
  • Electrical Engineering degree (AEI)
  • Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE)
  • Holder (or being eligible for immediate issuing) of Certified Installer / Maintainer License for all categories and sizes of electrical installations (published by the Prefecture Office)
  • At least 5 years’ experience in the construction and/or maintenance of PV plants or other RE powerplants, of utility scale, as well as MV or HV substations
  • At least 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering, construction, commissioning, or maintenance fields
  • Significant experience in managing teams of engineers or technicians
  • Significant experience in managing customers
  • Very good understanding of EPC and O&M contracts
  • Very good IT skills, emphasizing on MS Excel
  • Ability to work under limited supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good administrative and reporting skills
  • Ability to coordinate different parties under pressing situations
  • Good knowledge of English language (both spoken and written)
  • Valid driver’s license

Benefits of working for JUWI

Joining JUWI Hellas you can expect a market related salary, performance-based bonus and contribution to medical aid. You will find the opportunity to work for an ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organisation. Experiencing people, processes, ideas and thought patterns from a global perspective. You will be joining a collaborative environment where growth is common and in fact, is encouraged.
 
Become part of a team that realises leading solar, wind and hybrid projects worldwide. JUWI Global has a high level of commitment and passion for its vision of 100% renewable energy.
 

Interested?

(Not matching all the requirements, Apply!)
Even if your profile does not match the job brief 100%, perhaps you match it 80% of the way, you could possibly be the right candidate for another position within the JUWI Group.
 
To apply, please submit your application via our recruitment portal and ensure that you submit your application in English.
 
We look forward to your energy!

 
  • Monique Cooper
  • External Recruiting Consultant EMEA