SITE MANAGER

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-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.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 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: 

• Comprehensive management of plant operations and maintenance, coordinating both main and secondary service providers to ensure proper functioning, efficiency, and continuity of the facility.
• Oversight and authorization of work, adaptation of contractual tasks to departmental needs, and coordination of all subcontractors and suppliers involved.
  Execution of operational tasks in substations, and medium-voltage lines, and transformer, supporting local operations alongside the main contractor.
• Organization and assignment of daily maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with procedures and work standards while maintaining optimal plant performance.
• Continuous technical support to operators, personnel management (work schedules, holidays), and resource management (PPE, vehicles, minor payments).
• Preparation of operation and maintenance reports through SCADA monitoring, technical analysis, and consolidation of data to support decision-making.
• Regular communication with the remote office regarding plant availability, coordination of switching operations, outages, and adjustments of operational programs due to incidents or changing conditions.
• Recording, coding, and analysis of relevant communications.
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  Incident management, including on-site diagnosis, identification and coordination of appropriate service providers, supervision of repair works on site, substations, lines, and transformer centers, and response to incidents both during and outside working hours, serving as the initial point of contact for owners.
• Waste management and environmental monitoring in compliance with applicable regulations.
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  Active involvement in continuous improvement processes, participating in the analysis, definition, implementation, and monitoring of improvement initiatives, and promoting behavioral transformation toward operational excellence. Ensuring subcontractor compliance with corporate policies and legal requirements related to occupational safety, environmental protection, and quality.
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  Communication of environmental requirements to subcontractors and promotion of good environmental practices on-site.
  Oversight of waste management according to legal and internal requirements, compliance with operational control measures, and monitoring of relevant indicators. Dissemination of emergency response procedures to all personnel and reporting of any "near miss" or emergency situation to the corresponding supervisor.

Employment type: Full-time contract

Work site: Hybrid Model

What are we looking for:  

• Required professional experience: Around 3-5 years of experience in similar position, site manager in renewable sector.  
• Qualification: Engineering degree or similar. 
• Languages: fluency in German and English.

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 reasons to 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 MásfamíliaTop 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle