O&M Manager / Assistant Plant Manager

 Accountable for the day to day operation of the assets maximising value from the asset. This will include the management of the delivery of the short/ medium and long term business targets. The role holder will ensure the asset is operated in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner, maximising the commercial value within legal requirements. This requires the fostering of excellent relationships with key stakeholders in the Uniper organisation, Environmental Regulator and Health and Safety Executive representatives. This role is integral to Managing the Engineering and Operational capability of the site. In this role at Connah's Quay you will be responsible for supporting the Plant Manager in daily operations of the asset and covering for the Plant Mangers periods away from site. Providing coaching and guidance to the site team to help them develop themselves, supporting the Uniper way implementation within the location. You would also help in providing an outward face of Uniper to external stakeholders. Working with the Exec Team at Connah's Quay you will define the future strategy for the asset and working with others maximise the future value options that exist. This role provides a development opportunity for the right individual that could see them take on either an O&M Manger or Assistant Plant Manager role.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

•    Provide visible safety leadership as part of the sites Executive Leadership Team, through proactive actions and developing a continuous improving safety culture; 
•    Ensure the safety of anyone who may come into contact with the plant be they employees, contractors, visitors or members of the public,
•    Designing future vision and strategy for the assets working with the Exec team to achieve. •    Ensure HSSE standards and reporting are fully compliant with Uniper standards. That plant Environmental systems and operational safety systems are effective and compliant with statutory and company requirements and that the plant operates within its environmental limits 
•    Supporting other functions to deliver maximum value and availability; 
•    Supporting the production of suitable Business and Long Term Investment plans;
•    Maximise commercial value from the asset deploying effective and sustainable operational strategies and approaches
•    Ensure the direct team is appropriately resourced in terms of personnel and competencies
•    Act as a lead interface with the Uniper functional organisation on behalf of Connah’s Quay  to ensure maximum benefit is derived from our asset  including running regime, unit availability, reliability, flexibility, outage planning and delivering continuous improvement and best practice sharing across the Energy Assets fleet.
•    Engage and influence the relevant Management peer group to identify and optimise best practice across the fleet, including developing and delivery of portfolio wide improvement projects,
•    Proactively seek an external perspective and network of contacts to ensure innovation/innovative solutions are brought into the business,
•    Frequent liaison with local government and pressure groups, neighbours and charities,
•    Promote and support the company’s audit process to ensure maximum benefit is derived from the process using this, and every other opportunity, to improve the health, safety, welfare and operational performance of all sites.

Your profile

Essential
•    Excellent leadership skills with ability to influence across the business from local level, contractors, peers and directors.  Able to define future vision and strategy and then deliver through effective plans.
•    Strong motivator of both internal and external team members.  •    Champion a strong HSSES (Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Security) culture and continue to implement a zero harm tolerance. 
•    Strong entrepreneurial skills to explore future options for the assets
•    Demonstrable experience within either an engineering or production background. 
•    Good technical knowledge of CCGT (Combine Cycle Gas Turbine) plant.

Your qualities

• Competitive salary including performance related bonus and company car scheme
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.