Site Operations and Maintenance Coordinator e-Centre, Cooperage Way, Alloa, FK10 3LP

The purpose of this post is for the Site Coordinator to be responsible for general site management, being the first point of contact for day-to-day operational matters. The post holder will take the lead in ensuring the sites are operated safely with a view to maximising generation, minimising downtime, and controlling costs.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Planning and managing site work schedules.
• Conducting inductions and toolbox talks.
• Maintaining good health and safety onsite practice in general including carrying out on‑spot high level H&S audits of third‑party contractors.
• Conducting regular general site inspections and maintaining records of condition and managing specialist contractors where required to conduct more detailed inspections.
• Monitoring production and operations regularly through SCADA etc so that any faults can be responded to quickly and downtime minimised, plus expediting plant start‑ups after system faults.
• Managing on‑site regular maintenance works to equipment and infrastructure.
• Managing ongoing habitat management or mitigation works.
• Ensuring building/site security and safety systems are in good working order.
• Maintaining project records and logs.
• Providing regular reporting on completed and scheduled works.
• Managing and in some cases undertaking minor maintenance works, including cleaning hydro intakes, replacing building water supply filters & lighting, weed management etc.
• Supporting our relationships with landowners, local communities and project stakeholders.
• Cost control is important for the operational sites and the Site Coordinator will be expected to monitor actual spend against planned expenditure.

About the Candidate

• Experience in managing operations and maintenance of wind generation sites.
• Good understanding of operational site safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English and the ability to produce high‑quality reports.
• Proficient use of Windows‑based IT systems and basic office software such as emails (Outlook), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and PowerPoint.
• Effective time‑management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to create and maintain high quality, detailed records of work undertaken and planned.
• Full, current driving licence valid for driving in the UK.
• Experience with using SCADA systems desirable.
• Familiarity with the Wind Turbine Safety Rules and/or HV safety rules.
• Experience using non‑specialist light duty power and hand tools to undertake minor works safely.
• First aid qualification and other H&S related certifications such as manual handling, managing HSE at work (or willingness to acquire).
• GWO Working at Height certification (or willingness to acquire).

Candidates should also have the following personal attributes and general aptitude:

• High ethical and quality standards.
• Self‑starter, but also able to work positively and effectively within a team.
• Comfortable working remotely in difficult and physically demanding conditions.
• Flexible approach to work, with drive and determination to see work completed on time and to a high standard.