Senior Asset Manager (400kV SAP)

Job Overview

This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of offshore transmission assets. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance. This position plays a crucial role in the day-to-day management of OFTO assets and O&M contractors, ensuring the highest levels of asset availability and operational efficiency.

The role integrates closely with various stakeholders. The candidate will be responsible for the planning and coordination of maintenance activities both onshore and offshore, as well as the development and implementation of site operational procedures and processes. This position also involves managing projects up to £500k and providing technical input to future transmission bidding processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring appropriate Health, Safety & Environmental compliance as part of the O&M contract
• Overseeing site safety, including operational and safety switching, safety management, and issuing safety documents
• Maintaining a good working knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules and Senior Authorised Person status
• Managing day-to-day operations of OFTO assets and O&M contractors
• Planning and coordinating maintenance activities onshore and offshore
• Developing in-depth knowledge of OFTO assets to respond to alarms and events
• Assisting in the development of asset and maintenance policies
• Maximising asset availability and implementing operational procedures
• Establishing and developing contingency plans
• Managing projects up to £500k, including technical input and contractor supervision
• Providing O&M and technical input to future transmission bidding processes
• Reporting weekly and monthly to Line Management and Heads of Operations and Asset Management
• Liaising with various stakeholders
• Building business cases for investment and managing projects up to £500k

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC level with a successful track record in power infrastructure management, ideally in the Offshore Wind Industry or UK Electricity Supply Industry
• Experience in the UK electricity supply or offshore industries
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policy and legislation, electrical safety rules
• Current HV SAP authorisation ≥132kV
• Experience in fault response and repair
• Knowledge of asset management procedures
• Experience in contract management and managing outsourced O&M activities
• Proven track record in managing critical electrical assets
• Ability to attain Senior Authorised Person’s authorisation
• Possession of GWO certification or capability to achieve certification (training provided)
• Capability to pass an offshore medical certification

Skills

• Numerate problem solver
• Commercially aware
• Clear and concise communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work well with project partners
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Experience in project management and development
• Detailed knowledge of assets such as transformers, cables, switchgear, and offshore structures
• Knowledge of Grid Code / SO-TO code interface procedures
• Experience with submarine cable surveys, reburial, and repair preparedness
• Relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH