Why choose us?
Choosing to work for SMS means choosing to make a difference. We are changing how businesses and consumers use energy for the better, helping achieve a greener, sustainable, and more affordable energy system for everyone. Through our range of innovative energy solutions, we are delivering the future of smart energy – working closely with private and public sector partners we are playing a critical role in transforming and decarbonising the UK economy by 2050.
What's in it for you?
- 25 personal holiday days per year (with additional 8 public holidays) increasing to 30 personal days after 5 years of service (includes options to buy and sell)
- Hybrid working options.
- Automatic enrolment into our Employee Ownership Scheme.
- Enhanced Maternity leave. Paternity and Adoption leave.
- 24/7 free and confidential employee assistance service.
- Medicash health plan offers a wide variety of benefits from cashback on everyday healthcare treatments like optical, dental and physio treatments. Discounted gym memberships and free 24/7 online GP.
- Life Insurance (4 x annual salary)
- Pension matching scheme (up to 5% of salary)
- Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering internal and external accredited courses, secondments and study support.
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What's the role?
The position of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) O&M Engineer presents an opportunity to be part of the growing O&M function within SMS Grid Scale Energy Storage (GSES) department. Reporting to the BESS Maintenance Manager of GSES, the BESS O&M Engineer is responsible for overseeing the Operations and Maintenance services provided by third party O&M providers and BESS suppliers on SMS’ grid scale battery storage projects.
SMS are leaders in the smart energy revolution. At the heart of the UK energy market for over two decades, we play a critical role in transforming and decarbonising the UK energy system. As a major energy services and smart metering company with technology, data, and sustainability at the core of our ethos and business model, SMS is committed to delivering the future of smart energy. SMS is one of the lead owners and operators of GSES storage projects in Great Britain, with 320 MW deployed across six operational sites, a further 110 MW in construction and a significant pipeline beyond that.
The role will work extensively with key stakeholders within the Battery Energy Storage (BESS) team, including: Engineering, Trading and Finance and wider stakeholders to ensure that any factors that impact the effective operation of our BESS assets are understood and actively managed.
The role will also be responsible for ensuring that our service providers perform fully and in line with our contractual arrangements with them and ensure working collaboratively with them to ensure we are realising the full potential of their service offering.
This role is contracted to 40 hours per week, and is home-based. There is the requirement to commute to one of our offices as and when required.
Key Responsibilities:
Asset Performance Management:
- Monitor and analyse the performance of BESS assets to ensure they meet operational and performance targets
- Identify and implement measures to optimize the efficiency and reliability of energy storage systems
- Conduct regular performance reviews and generate detailed reports on asset performance.
Contractor Management:
- Manage external O&M contractors to ensure compliance with service agreements and performance standards
- Schedule and coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure timely resolution of any operational issues and alignment with trading activities
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify the quality of work performed by contractors.
Supplier Interaction:
- Interface with BESS supplier service teams and facilitate communication between internal teams and suppliers to address technical issues and implement improvements.
- Ensure that supplier services are aligned with the company's operational goals and standards.
Technical Support:
- Provide technical guidance and support to O&M contractors and internal teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical and operational issues related to BESS assets.
Asset Management Tracking:
- Utilize asset management software to track and manage BESS assets throughout their lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate records of asset performance, maintenance activities, and operational status.
- Generate and analyze reports from asset management software to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Set up alerts and notifications within the software to monitor asset conditions and preemptively address potential issues.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the asset management system by regularly updating and validating asset information.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate asset management software with other business systems for seamless data flow and reporting.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have/be:
- Experience in an Asset Management and/or operations role for utility, energy networks and/or renewables.
- Knowledge of Asset Strategies and operational delivery.
- Knowledge of generation and/or renewable technologies.
- Experience of Asset Operational Data Analysis and Reporting, preferably but not essentially within the utilities, process or oil and gas sector, other industries will be considered.
- Engineering and Technical knowledge and experience with awareness of operational contract constraints and understanding of business and technical risks.
- H&S qualification IOSH or NEBOSH & SMSTS.
- EHS relevant experience, like RAMS, COSHH etc.
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