Field Supervisor

Overview

Join ScottishPower Renewables as a Field Supervisor based at Barnesmore Windfarm, County Donegal, Ireland. This position offers a starting salary of €47,280 plus a 10% annual bonus and single-person healthcare, with a flexible working schedule.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as the main Field Supervisor for several designated wind farm sites within ScottishPower Renewables' portfolio, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant daily operational management.
• Oversee site activities and safety risks according to SPR Management Systems and OSHAS 45001 Safety Management System, maintaining environmental compliance with ISO14001.
• Conduct comprehensive site-wide safety and technical inspections and audits, and generate weekly/monthly reports highlighting issues and follow-up programs.
• Coordinate and manage sub-contractors to guarantee safe and efficient execution of site operations, particularly during non-routine maintenance and repair tasks.
• Conduct pre-work assessments per SPR Work Control protocols and perform turbine inspections and fault resetting abiding by the Wind Turbine Safety Rules.
• Assist Area Supervisors and Managers in developing and managing operational expenditure budgets, forecasts, policies, and procedures for allocated sites.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including landowners and emergency services as part of site management duties.
• Provide 24-hour call-out emergency response for assigned sites and perform limited HV equipment operations under electrical safety regulations.
• Support resource management during peak workloads, training, and absence periods.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines at HNC/HND/City & Guilds level or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in windfarm operational management and practical knowledge of electro-mechanical generating plant under company or equivalent safety rules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with SCADA systems.
• Previous exposure to Nordex, Vestas, Siemens, Ecotechnia, or Acciona turbine types is a plus.
• Valid UK driving license, formal qualification for working at height, enclosed space capability, and willingness to travel across ScottishPower sites.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, adaptability to dynamic environments, self-motivation, and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Company pension scheme with double matching up to 10% contribution.
• 36 days annual leave plus option to purchase additional holiday.
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme participation.
• Payroll giving and matched charity funding programs.
• Technology vouchers to ease tech purchases.
• Environmental initiatives including carbon reduction pledges and electric vehicle schemes.
• Cycle to Work and public transport season ticket loans.
• Optional dental, private medical insurance, health cash plans, and annual health assessments.
• Life assurance coverage at four times the salary.
• Access to financial wellbeing support and discounts on shopping, leisure activities, travel insurance, and more.

Company Information

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, a global leader in wind energy, committed to generating energy solely from renewable sources. Investing heavily in net-zero initiatives, ScottishPower offers diverse career opportunities and prioritizes inclusion, diversity, and social purpose. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or special requirements.