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NRL are very proud to be working with a company taking a leading role in Energy Transition, Equinor.
Equinor is a broad energy company with ambitions to become a global offshore wind major. They're 20,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is the job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.
Equinor are up for the challenge. Are you?
Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore windfarm and being developed in 3 phases, is currently under construction and scheduled for start power generation in 2023. The wind farm is located some 100-150 nautical miles east of South Shields, covering a total area of over 1500km2. During the operations phase, maintenance of the wind farm will be conducted from 4 Service Operations Vessels (SOVs) each equipped with a Daughter Craft (DC). The O&M Base including the warehouse for spare parts and consumables will be located at Port of Tyne, South Tyneside where construction is scheduled to finish in Q4 2022. Adjacent, will be located Equinor’s flagship UK Central Control Room and technical competence centre for engineering support.
Equinor is the manager for Dogger Bank during the operations phase. For its O&M organisation, to be based in the Port of Tyne, we are seeking to expand our team with a Plant Manager, who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the power plant.
We are seeking a candidate with long term commitment to play a key role in ensuring continuity of knowledge from construction and operational setup into operations. The role will report directly to the VP Operations (Operations Director) for Dogger Bank.
What Equinor’s staff say:
“My absolute favourite thing about working for Equinor is the people I get to interact with. The people in my team are highly skilled, and I take the opportunity to learn from them every day”.
“I think it is an exciting time to be working in the energy industry, given the challenges associated with climate change. I believe in Equinor's ambition to shape a sustainable energy future and I want to be part of the journey”.
Duties will include:
By joining our team in Renewables, you will play a part in the running of Dogger Bank and as the Plant Manager you will:
Deliver on the O&M strategy targets including: (1) always safe operations; (2) maximise production and reduce life cycle cost; (3) extend the operational lifetime of the assets
Be the line manager of the operations team and be the task manager towards corporate technical services to ensure technical integrity of the wind assets are maintained
Be responsible for contractual and interface relations towards the OFTO and other key wind farm support contracts
Ensure there are continuous improvement activities supporting the O&M Strategic targets
Deliver O&M activities and ensure they are carried out in accordance with maintenance programs and in compliance with Operation and Maintenance Agreements and regulatory requirements
Implement the Equinor Management System and safe systems of work
Ensure all wind farm permits and consents are obtained, maintained, and complied with
Actively monitor and report the performance of the wind farm
Support experience transfer and collaboration across the REN portfolio
Support implementation of business continuity plans and ensure updated Emergency response Plans are in place and regularly tested
Support and be part of an on-call rotation (operations, emergency response) for the windfarms
Who are we looking for:
Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You will identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You will make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture.
For this position, we are also looking for:
Significant (10+ years) operation and maintenance management experience of offshore wind farms
Demonstrable senior leadership experience
Commercial mindset to deliver value in a marginal industry
Degree or HND in technical or commercial discipline
Proactive with strategic approach to problem solving
Strong leadership, risk, and project management skills
What is in it for you:
At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That’s why we offer:
Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.
Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.
Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.
An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.
If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV or call NRL for more information.
Plant Manager
- Location: South Shields
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
- Job Type:Permanent
Posted over 1 year ago
- Sector: Renewables
- Contact: Laura Smith
- Contact Email: lsmith@nrl.co.uk
- Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
- Start Date: 03 January 2023
- Expiry Date: 12 November 2022
- Job Ref: DaXtra_4030868
Equinor is a broad energy company with ambitions to become a global offshore wind major. They're 20,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is the job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.
Equinor are up for the challenge. Are you?
Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore windfarm and being developed in 3 phases, is currently under construction and scheduled for start power generation in 2023. The wind farm is located some 100-150 nautical miles east of South Shields, covering a total area of over 1500km2. During the operations phase, maintenance of the wind farm will be conducted from 4 Service Operations Vessels (SOVs) each equipped with a Daughter Craft (DC). The O&M Base including the warehouse for spare parts and consumables will be located at Port of Tyne, South Tyneside where construction is scheduled to finish in Q4 2022. Adjacent, will be located Equinor’s flagship UK Central Control Room and technical competence centre for engineering support.
Equinor is the manager for Dogger Bank during the operations phase. For its O&M organisation, to be based in the Port of Tyne, we are seeking to expand our team with a Plant Manager, who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the power plant.
We are seeking a candidate with long term commitment to play a key role in ensuring continuity of knowledge from construction and operational setup into operations. The role will report directly to the VP Operations (Operations Director) for Dogger Bank.
What Equinor’s staff say:
“My absolute favourite thing about working for Equinor is the people I get to interact with. The people in my team are highly skilled, and I take the opportunity to learn from them every day”.
“I think it is an exciting time to be working in the energy industry, given the challenges associated with climate change. I believe in Equinor's ambition to shape a sustainable energy future and I want to be part of the journey”.
Duties will include:
By joining our team in Renewables, you will play a part in the running of Dogger Bank and as the Plant Manager you will:
Deliver on the O&M strategy targets including: (1) always safe operations; (2) maximise production and reduce life cycle cost; (3) extend the operational lifetime of the assets
Be the line manager of the operations team and be the task manager towards corporate technical services to ensure technical integrity of the wind assets are maintained
Be responsible for contractual and interface relations towards the OFTO and other key wind farm support contracts
Ensure there are continuous improvement activities supporting the O&M Strategic targets
Deliver O&M activities and ensure they are carried out in accordance with maintenance programs and in compliance with Operation and Maintenance Agreements and regulatory requirements
Implement the Equinor Management System and safe systems of work
Ensure all wind farm permits and consents are obtained, maintained, and complied with
Actively monitor and report the performance of the wind farm
Support experience transfer and collaboration across the REN portfolio
Support implementation of business continuity plans and ensure updated Emergency response Plans are in place and regularly tested
Support and be part of an on-call rotation (operations, emergency response) for the windfarms
Who are we looking for:
Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You will identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You will make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture.
For this position, we are also looking for:
Significant (10+ years) operation and maintenance management experience of offshore wind farms
Demonstrable senior leadership experience
Commercial mindset to deliver value in a marginal industry
Degree or HND in technical or commercial discipline
Proactive with strategic approach to problem solving
Strong leadership, risk, and project management skills
What is in it for you:
At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That’s why we offer:
Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.
Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.
Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.
An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.
If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV or call NRL for more information.