O&M STANDARDS & PROCEDURES ASSOCIATE

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector nad 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 28 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 recognize its employee-driven policies.

MISSION

Provide Centralize Support to operating assets in Reliability assessment to acknowledge Company state and Index, and provide feedback to Company for measuring actions result and support to standardize best practice in O&M activities and processes. Provide as well solid input data to help platforms in budgeting, cost estimation, and project business case building concerning expecting O&M costs inside EDPR policy asset exploitation, quality requirements, and  safety rules in force in accordance with Director of Department.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES 

1. COMPONENTS RELIABILITY STUDIES - Realize reliability and statistical studies for Main components of Assets in all EDPR geographies applying Corp. Application Weibull++, and other Applications and programs ad-hoc in order to feed inputs for budgeting, Opex project estimation, etc. Coordinate as well these kinds of studies which may be supported by Specialized Consultants like Certification Bodies and Universities.
2. COMPONENTS RELIABILITY MODELS – Create, update and/or coordinate Components Reliability models based in EDPR fleet Failure Rate data to use and apply in any country or project with budgeting or busines case construction purpose
3. SUPPORT PROPER MAINTENANCE MODELS EXTENSION TO THE ASSETS: – Support the local teams for the implementation of autonomous models M3/Selfperformance, assuring the necessary information, inspections, and capabilities to face new model.
4. PROCEDURES STANDARIZATION AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DEVELOPMENT –Develop OSP (Operating Standard Procedures) requested in Installations applying best practices of the industry and support deployment and application inside O&M activities in all EDPR geographies. . 
5. SUPPORT PROPER MAINTENANCE AND QA/QC PLANNING TO ASSETS: – Support the local teams for implementation and improving of QA/QC plan and standard life ensurement program in installations. 
6. IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES / HEALTH MONITORING GUIDES - Define operational improvement initiatives under the scope of O&M, Guidelines, Specifications, KPIs, and working instructions to guarantee EDPR maintenance capabilities, and follow up quality and health of assets.
7. QUALITY - Ensures together with the quality managers that the operations are carried out with the highest possible quality
8. COMPANY POLICY AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE - Understand and support applying policies to prevent occupational hazards, environment, and quality to ensure implementation and compliance on tasks under their responsibility.

REQUIRED PROFILE

ACADEMIC LEVEL

Bachelor’s degree of Engineering.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3 years in power generation operations and maintenance. Utility-scale transformers and overhead lines experience preferred (substations and overhead lines).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Expert knowledge of O&M services, leading working teams and developing working instructions.
• Expert knowledge of maintenance techniques, maintenance planification, and technical office in energy industry maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of, and ability to apply pertinent industry standards and codes.
• Knowledge of wind turbines technology and wind energy is valued
• Knowledge of PV plants technology and solar energy is valued.

LANGUAGES

English language proficiency. Other languages are valued.

5.    SKILLS / COMPETENCES

• Proficiency with MS-Office, SAP and databases development and management.
• Proficiency with Weibull++ Software.
• Willingness and ability to international travel as needed (aprox. 30% of business time).
• Ability and willingness to provide support outside of regular business hours as needed.
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties in a collaborative working environment.
• Ability to perform physical requirements at project locations in order to inspect equipment or collect information.
• Ability to perform and review performance calculations for operations like availability, reliability, 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 organization. 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 2023 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2023.
Top Workplaces US 2023.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;