Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor

Hagshaw Hill Windfarm, by Douglas, Lanark. ML11 0RR

Salary from £38,968 with 10% Annual Bonus and Single Person Healthcare

Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future, quicker

ScottishPower Renewables is at the forefront of the development of the renewables industry through pioneering ideas, forward thinking and outstanding innovation. Our ambitious growth plans include offshore windfarms in East Anglia with our team leading the Group’s international offshore development. With over 40 operational energy parks, we manage all of our sites through our world leading Control Centre at Whitelee Windfarm, near Glasgow.

At ScottishPower Renewables, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

Based within the Onshore Field Operations team, you will ensure the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day operational management of ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) windfarm portfolio by acting as the responsible Field Supervisor based within the East Area pro-actively managing, co-ordinating and closing-out local issues directly or via sub-contractors.

What you’ll be doing

Ensuring all site activities and safety risks across sites are performed and executed in accordance with applicable SPR Management Systems and OSHAS 18001 Safety Management Systems, you will ensure all site activities and Environmental risks are in accordance with SPRs ISO14001 Environmental Management System.

Carrying out thorough site-wide safety/technical inspections/audits for allocated sites and produce associated weekly/monthly reports detailing issues and programmes to close-out, you will co-ordinate response and close-out of issues identified during routine site inspections or as identified otherwise (i.e. turbine and infrastructure issues and repairs).

Managing sub-contractors to ensure that all site activities are planned and carried out in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring optimal commercial performance of the site without compromising safety, you will attend site as required during periods of non-routine work (both WTG and wider site works) to ensure that contractor activities are being carried out in a safe and compliant manner.

Ensuring statutory/regulatory compliance across site (H&S, Environmental, Planning related), you will assume delegated responsibility for site specific Work Control aspects where deemed appropriate by, and as agreed with, the Control Centre Duty Operational Controller as well as carrying out on-the-job technical/safety audits on WTG S&M contractors.

Following 6-month probation period or sooner, you will be expected to participate and maintain a standby rota cycle.

What you’ll bring

Possessing sound knowledge of electro-mechanical generating plant and apparatus with practical experience of working under Company Safety Rules or an equivalent 'rule based' system, you will be Educated to HNC/HND/City & Guilds level or equivalent in either an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.

With good organisational and interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing working environment and demonstrate a positive approach to change, displaying your high degree of self-motivation with a flexible approach to work.

Working autonomously with minimal supervision, you will hold previous Windfarm Operational management experience and be computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as a minimum, as well as familiarity with SCADA systems.

Experience in Nordex, Vestas Siemens, Ecotechnia or Acciona turbine variants is advantageous.

To be successful in this role you will need a full UK driving licence, a formal working at height qualification, an ability to work within enclosed spaces and a willingness to travel to sites across the entire ScottishPower Renewables East Area operational portfolio.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected]