OSS Technical Manager (Offshore wind developer)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to define and implement the O&M strategy for our OSS Transmission Assets and Electrical Equipment. This role involves planning, managing, and supervising all related O&M activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and optimal performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operations and Maintenance Strategy

   • Develop and implement the O&M strategy for OSS Transmission Assets and HV/MV/LV Electrical Equipment, including auxiliary equipment and structures.
   • Plan and manage the execution of all O&M activities.

2. Supervision and Team Leadership

   • Supervise subcontractors conducting inspection and maintenance activities.
   • Lead and oversee technical teams, ensuring their safety and adherence to guidelines and procedures.
   • Coordinate repair activities for defects, damages, or faults, including construction phase snags and warranty cases.

3. Compliance and Risk Management

   • Ensure all assets comply with statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and project-specific requirements.
   • Manage operational risks associated with OSS Transmission Assets and Electrical Equipment.
   • Review technical proposals from service providers and recommend improvements.

4. Planning and Execution

   • Develop and approve periodic maintenance plans.
   • Execute a comprehensive training plan for technical teams.
   • Perform periodic inspections and ensure the availability and calibration of necessary tools.

5. Technical Support and Analysis

   • Support technical discussions with regulatory agencies.
   • Analyse technical issues and promote discussions for resolution.
   • Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure performance targets are met.

6. Budget and Performance Monitoring

   • Develop and manage the monthly and annual O&M budget.
   • Implement practices of operational excellence for asset optimisation.

7. Operational Support

   • Assist the O&M Manager with day-to-day operational management, including scheduling, emergency response, and unscheduled maintenance.
   • Identify project risks and propose mitigation measures.

8. Reporting and Relationship Management

   • Prepare reports and conduct in-depth technical issue analysis.
   • Challenge contractor and service provider proposals to find optimal resolutions.
   • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and service providers.

9. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

   • Ensure compliance with site HSE plans, relevant health and safety standards, and best industry practices.
   • Achieve low response times and effective maintenance execution.
   • Maintain high performance of security and communication systems, ensuring readiness on time and within budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Certification

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • HV/MV certification.

• Experience and Knowledge

  • Extensive experience in O&M within offshore wind, Oil and Gas, or Electrical Transmission industries.
  • Experience managing electrical safety rule systems.
  • Knowledge of asset integrity management, particularly transmission systems and offshore wind substructures.
  • Familiarity with structural design principles and operational risk mitigation.

• Technical Skills

  • Proficient with asset information systems and long-term asset monitoring requirements.
  • Strong technical understanding of turbines, balance of plant, grid impacts, and commercial implications.
  • Competence in quality standards, best practices, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
  • Self-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented.
  • Able to work independently.

• Health and Safety

  • Experience in health and safety critical environments.
  • Ability to establish an HSE culture during transition and operational start-up phases.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in Offshore EPC projects or operational start-up of offshore wind farms (minimum 2 projects).
• GWO training.
• Certification in Safe System of Works.
• Proficiency in operational processes of wind farms and understanding of asset interdependencies.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Fluent in Mandarin
• Fluent in English (CEFR Level C1 minimum).