Electrical Operations & Maintenance Manager

NHOA S.A. (formerly Electro Power Systems - Engie EPS), global player in energy storage and e-mobility, active in the construction of the largest fast and ultra-fast charging infrastructure in Southern Europe, develops technologies enabling the transition towards clean energy and sustainable mobility, shaping the future of a next generation living in harmony with our planet. It operates through its three Global Business Lines: NHOA Energy, Free2move eSolutions and Atlante.
Born in 2005 as a technological spin-off of the Politecnico di Torino and Milano, NHOA leverages its best-in-class technology and engineering edge, developed in over 15 years of R&D, paired with strategic partnerships and global procurement, to deliver the most competitive tailor-made turn-key solutions that allow the integration of renewable sources with all forms of energy storage, from batteries to hydrogen and even electric vehicles.
NHOA, with offices in France, the United States and Australia, maintains entirely in Italy research, development and production of its technologies.
NHOA Energy is a global leader in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), headquartered in Milan, Italy, with international operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
NHOA is seeking a suitably Operations and Maintenance Manager for the Kwinana Battery Energy Storage Sysystem (KBESS) that has a shared passion for to lead WA’s clean energy transition.
As Operations and Maintenance and Manager for the KBESS facility, you will be responsible for managing ongoing maintenance and safe operation of the facility, to ensure availability and performance of the system.
Task and Duties:

• Supervise and monitor KBESS Synergy plant to guarantee the full operation of the systems and to maximize its performances.
• Manage, execute, and monitor operation and maintenance activities (preventive, corrective or reactive), including the management of spares.
• Perform the required scheduled preventive maintenance and the corrective maintenance activities on site. In accordance with the internal and external regulations, relevant standards, and codes of practice.
• Coordinate and prepare all maintenance related document such as Service Plans, Reports, Procedures, Resources, Tools and Instrument.
• Ensure the costumer CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is updated with the information provided by the Service Engineer.
• Manage the relations with costumer: cooperation, coordination, communication, notification.
• Participation in training courses on specialized topics, locally or overseas as required.
• Support the commissioning team on-site (only at the beginning of the project).
• On-site and remote support to the customer in terms of quick response in case of failure/fault on any components/assets to restore system functionalities in the shortest time possible.
• Answer via e-mail and/or phone to any technical inquiries escalated by the Client.
• Flexibility to be available on call when required
• Maintaining knowledge and understanding of the latest Australian Standards relating to Battery Energy Storage System.

Your Background:

• University or trade qualified (electrical / electronic or similar)
• WA Electrical License (mandatory)
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience as Site Manager/Electrical Supervisor/Electrical Maintenance Superintendent
• Proven and executed track record in effective health and safety management on site.

Your Skills:

• Experience in effective planning, scheduling, management of personnel, subcontractors, resources.
• Experience in Energy industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fast learning (also “training on-the-job”) on the functionality and critical issues of a product/system
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC’s and HMI’s and Scada Systems
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Location: Hybrid Working; office based in Perth (WA)
What We Offer You:

• Highly competitive salary
• Health insurance for you and your dependants
• FamilyWorking and Connectivity contribution: a revolutionary approach to work putting family at the center. Please find more information at https://nhoa.energy/sustainability/familyworking/
• Gympass access
• NHOA Élite Program: harmony and physical and mental balance at the heart of our people strategy. Please find more information at https://nhoa.energy/documents/eliteprogram/
• Physical and postural tests, DNA tests and workout sheets available for all.
• Professional experience in an international environment with frequent contact with other colleagues and partner around the world
• Strengthen cross-functional communication skills
• Be part of the young and international (+36 nationalities) group and work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment
• Always room for new ideas!