Asset Operations & Maintenance Director

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. 

What you will do:

Plan, coordinate and ensure the operation and maintenance of WS&S assets in Portugal, managing teams, optimizing internal and external resources, and ensuring asset availability, operational efficiency, safety, compliance and alignment with the Company's strategy.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.         Management Area - Lead, coordinate and develop the O&M team in Portugal, setting objectives, responsibilities and performance indicators, promoting motivation, accountability and collaboration, and ensuring the achievement of the area's operational, safety, financial and strategic objectives.

2.         Analysis of Asset Performance - Monitor and analyze the operational performance of WS&S assets in Portugal, identifying deviations, trends, losses and improvement opportunities to optimize availability, production, reliability and efficiency.

3.         Operation and Maintenance Strategy - Define, implement and monitor O&M strategies, policies and standards for WS&S assets in Portugal, ensuring technical excellence, cost optimization, risk mitigation and alignment with corporate guidelines.

4.         Asset Profitability and Operational Efficiency - Identify, prioritize and implement initiatives to maximize the profitability, availability and operational efficiency of WS&S assets, ensuring an optimized balance between performance, risk and lifecycle cost.

5.         New Projects and Asset Integration - Support the technical assessment, commissioning, handover and operational integration of new wind, solar and hybrid assets, ensuring that O&M requirements, maintainability, safety and lifecycle cost considerations are incorporated from early project stages.

6.         Company Policy, H&S and Legal Compliance - Promote, implement and monitor company policies, health and safety standards, environmental requirements, quality procedures and legal obligations, ensuring compliance across all WS&S assets and activities under the position's responsibility.

7.         EDP Interest Representation - Represent EDP before public and private organizations and institutions in matters related to O&M and WS&S asset operations, safeguarding the Company's interests and ensuring consistent external positioning.

8.         Cross-Functional Coordination - Ensure effective coordination with Asset Management, Engineering, Procurement, H&S, Regulatory, Finance and other corporate and local teams, facilitating decision-making, operational alignment and implementation of interdependent activities.

Employment type: Full Time

Work model: Hybrid

What are we looking for

• Degree in Engineering
• Over 5 years of experience in operations, maintenance or technical management of energy or industrial assets.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing O&M activities in power generation assets.
• Wind and solar technologies, O&M strategy, maintenance planning, asset performance monitoring, cost-benefit and lifecycle cost analysis, investment profitability assessment, energy market and regulatory framework, H&S and environmental requirements, and monitoring of operational parameters.
• Portuguese and English - Spanish as a plus
• Leadership and team development
• Strategic and operational decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Planning, prioritization and execution discipline
• High standards of integrity, ethics, safety and accountability

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasonsto apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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