Front Office Senior Operational Controller

**Front Office Senior Operational Controller (Via External Vendor and temporary contract)**:

- **Location(s)**:

- Barcelona, Catalonia, ES, 8002

**RWE Renewables Iberia S.A.U.**
**To start as soon as possible, Full time, Fixed Term
**Main Purpose of Job**:
The Front Office Performance Engineer, will support the establishment and development of the country specific front office team of the Onshore Operations Control Room Europe (OOCRE). The OOCRE will support onshore operations by ensuring the safe transfer of control of operating assets, site attendance and compliance with RWE’s setting to work processes. They will also offer 1st and 2nd line technical support to site staff as appropriate across a diverse European and Australian wind, solar and storage portfolio. They will also maintain the emergency processes in there are of responsibility. This will be to ensure safe and optimum energy production on a day to day basis.

**Principle Accountabilities**:

- Supporting the creation and establishment of the OOCRE by transforming the current three control rooms and associated facilities and infrastructure.
- Support the internal interface between the European and Australian Onshore Operations teams.
- Support the development and implementation of suitable procedures to ensure compliance with legislation, RWE/RWE Renewables/OEM minimum safety standards (HSE) across all countries of operational control.
- Establish internal and external interfaces associated with daily operations of the portfolio including liaising with third party organisations whose activities could affect the operation of the plant, such as grid operating companies and 3rd Party generators.
- Support the development of suitable systems for recording activities on site that can be used on wind, PV and storage sites across various countries and technologies.
- Support and co-ordinate all processes associated with emergency and business contingency for the operational sites and construction activities, including the provision of business continuity for the RWE.
- Support the information flow between the 3 front offices ensuring processes and systems are fit for purpose and working seamlessly.
- Maintain communication with the back office team to ensure OOCRE KPIs and process are maintained.
- Establishment of feedback cycles with site operations to challenge and improve the OOCRE performance, increase buy-in and get more guidance from site and help site with identifying high value pain points.
- Train all new and existing control room members, ensure evolution of the training program and keep it up to date with the development of tools and processes in the OOCRE.
- Provide emergency cover for the shift team when necessary.

**Knowledge and skills**:

- WTSR certification as an Operational Controller
- Good influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships across RWE and the wider Renewables industry.
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of key stakeholders on a variety of engineering issues.
- A comprehensive knowledge of key policies, procedures and process management systems which might affect the operation of the wind portfolio.
- A suitable engineering degree or equivalent, plus extensive knowledge and experience of operating generating or distribution assets.
- A Passion for Health and Safety and an extensive understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation and standards, ideally qualified to NEBOSH.
- Experience of operating High Voltage (HV) systems and knowledge of HV safety requirements.
- Solid planning and organising skills to include effective prioritisation of key activities.
- An understanding of the RWE Renewables business and how the Control Room, its systems, process and expertise can support that business.
- Very good English skills. Language skills in German, Spanish or other languages are an asset
- Any questions? Please reach out to Lorena Vara

As one of the world’s leading companies in the renewable energy space in Europe and Australia, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is proud to be paving the way for a greener future. We’ve got over 1,400 employees, all developing and promoting renewable energies across 12 countries. They specialise in the construction of onshore wind turbines, solar plants, and battery storage systems. And they all share the desire to redefine how millions access energy.

We’re well set to hit our 50 GW by 2030 target, and go climate neutral by 2040. That’s thanks to our community of experts currently building Europe and Australia’s largest onshore wind farms - as well as a pipeline of exciting projects across solar and PV. And the focus isn’t just on harnessing clean energy - but also the new technologies that can push our GW ever higher.

Now, we’re looking for more people with the skills and ambition to drive the energy transition. Join RWE Renewables Europe & Australia.
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