The WPO Group is an independent European platform of renewable energy expert-services.
Our clients are asset owners, investors, lenders and insurers.
By providing asset management services on 8.8GW of wind and solar sites with a capital value of €11bn generating €1.7bn of electricity sales annually, WPO is the market leader in France, UK, Ireland and Sweden.
Our integrated service offering also includes technical specialized SaaS, due-diligence, asset inspections, testing and insurance brokerage.
WPO currently operates across 13 European countries through 48 offices or service points.
We now have an opportunity for an Operational Controller to join the team.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic company, learning about the operation from the ground up.
Working on a five-week rota, operating over a 24-hour shift pattern, this department is the first point contact that many people will have with WPO as you will allow contractor personnel access to and from wind farm sites.
Additionally, the team are responsible for controlling, monitoring and maintaining records of access to and from sites thereby minimising the risk of accident, injury or illness by operating in accordance with Wind Turbine Safety Rules.
The Person: To apply, you must be IT literate and have excellent communication skills as the role is the first point of contact within WPO.
Additionally you must be interested in renewables and be keen to learn.
Candidates with a knowledge of wind energy would be at a distinct advantage, however full on the job training will be provided.
Finally, it is essential that applicants must be comfortable with working nights and weekends as this is part of the shift arrangement.
Key Responsibilities of the Operational Controller: Operation and continual development of the Operational Control Systems Transfer of Control of the Wind Turbine Generator Plant and/or LV Apparatus Ensure that only Competent Persons are approved and permitted for working on theWind Farm Ensure that required H&S documentation is in place and recorded by OC for all on site work prior to commencement Act as Emergency contact on all Operational sites in the event of an Emergency Control work orders for routine and non-routine turbine work Assist the H&S Department to ensure that training records and medical records are up to date Assist the H&S Department in the organisation and compilation of site safety documentation Using the different Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) SCADA's to monitor and remotely control/operate WPO managed assets across Ireland, UK and Europe Liaise with the various OEM's, Distribution Network Operator's and communication providers to ensure efficient operation of these assets Skills & Experience Required: IT literate (confidence with basic functions in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word) Customer Service experience, ideally gained from a telephone-based role Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) - Fluent English Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely) or experience would be advantageous Willingness to work shift work/non routine hours includingweekends Shift working, including weekends, will be involved as the cover is required 24hrs per day every day.