Hybrid Operations and Maintenance Package Manager

at ESB

• Job title: Operations and Maintenance Package Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: €83,450 - €98,176 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Operations & Maintenance Package Manager leading O&M activities for renewable energy project at Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. Overseeing team development, safety compliance, and organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the full O&M organisational structure, including defining roles, responsibilities, and staffing plans
• Recruit, onboard, and train the O&M team, ensuring appropriate competencies for offshore wind farm operation
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve O&M policies, procedures, and work instructions covering all technical, safety, environmental, and operational aspects
• Procure, negotiate, and manage key O&M framework contracts and service agreements
• Oversee the transition of the project from construction/handover into operational readiness
• Specify, procure, and implement IT/OT systems for O&M (e.g., CMMS, SCADA, condition monitoring, data analytics)
• Work with project stakeholders to implement the emergency response and incident management framework for offshore operations
• Lead and manage the day-to-day O&M activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the wind farm
• Develop and deliver preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance strategies for turbines, and balance-of-plant assets
• Manage asset performance, KPIs, and reporting; drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Significant experience in operations and maintenance of offshore wind and large-scale power generation
• Proven experience in setting up or significantly scaling up an O&M organisation, team, or systems
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent knowledge of offshore safety management systems and statutory requirements
• Commercial acumen with experience managing contracts, budgets, and procurement
• Ability to work proactively and flexibly in a start-up / build-up environment
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, marine, or similar) or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted