EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's third-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 17 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, US and Vietnam). 

EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2021 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal and Romania), both of which recognise its employee-driven policies.

MISSION

Manage, control, and supervise the operation of assigned wind farms (or even solar plants in the future).

Ensure that the main contractors comply with the HSE requirements, the maintenance plans and the maintenance guidelines / procedures defined by the O&M central Departments, within the scope of maximizing the power production, preserving the lifecycle and minimizing costs with a high level of quality on the assigned assets.

When required, support the rest of O&M local team in the management of other plants under the responsibility of the Head of O&M and collaborate with the Asset Manager for the achievement of strategic objectives set for the assigned plants.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE) POLICIES COMPLIANCE:

• Follow, implement and ensure compliance of the EDPR policies, directives and procedures

• Perform HSE Inspections and Preventive observations and support the inspections and  audits performed by other departments / consultants / or contractors

FIELD WORK MANAGEMENT (routine, planning, execution and reporting):

• Contractor’s management and technical support aiming to optimize the defined availability targets and performance of the plants. Ensure proper maintenance and optimal conditions of the plants, timely resolution of malfunctions or any underperformance arisen. Identify the service providers that can adequately fix any occurred problems. Coordinate different suppliers involved and organize the activities covered by the maintenance contracts in place. 

• Responsible for the annual maintenance planning, its authorizing and its proper implementation. Hold the weekly planning and weekly/monthly meetings and ensure the contractor’s timely reporting as per the EDPR O&M Model. Coordinate with Central Asset Operations and Dispatch Center and update maintenance programs and planned-unplanned unavailabilities

• Use the EDPR tools (i.e. SAP PM, Dynamics, OPMS) for everyday activities like purchasing, reporting, classification of outages and scheduling

• Operate MV/HV Substations locally and coordinate with EDPR dispatch center for local and remote operations (maneuvers). Ensure the communication and coordination with the DSO/TSO

• Responsible for the first contacts at the site with internal and external stakeholders (EDPR management, contractors, landowners, local authorities)

• Manage major corrective activities and local warehouse at site level

SURVEILLANCE AND OVERVIEW:

• Knowing the EDPR priorities and contractual targets, collaborate with the head of O&M and Asset Management to provide feedback on the plants’ performance

• Follow bonuses and penalties for contractors according to the signed agreements

• Perform Quality Inspections

• Analyze information through the Second level SCADA adopted by EDPR and all the management tools made available by the company (i.e. SAP PM, Dynamics, Cockpit etc.), in order to monitor the plants’ and the service providers’ performance

• Define the expected OPEX budget for the O&M activities. Perform the continuous follow up of the approved budget, track and report to the Asset Manager any unplanned costs.

• Contribute in fostering Operational Excellence by promoting the continuous improvement process in all the phases  (analysis, definition, implementation, monitoring). • • Adopt the behavior and the mindset suitable to pursue continuous improvement of the processes, availability targets.

REQUIRED PROFILE

REQUIRED ACADEMIC SKILLS:  

Technical Bachelor in electrical or mechanical engineering

Languages: Greek and English / Spanish would be a plus

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Minimum experience of 3 years as a technician in wind farms 

Previous role as a team leader would be a plus

Experience in commissioning of wind farms and substations would be a plus

SKILLS/COMPETENCES:

Wind technology operation

Electrical and Mechanical systems

Communicational skills and team spirit

Leadership and autonomy at work

Microsoft office (excel, word, power point)

Previous experience with CMMS tool (SAP PM) would be a plus

BASED  

Residence in Viotia, Fthiotida, Chalkida or West/North Attica (Elefsina, Inoi, Oropos, etc.)

Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2023.
Top Workplaces US 2023.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;