Energy Assets - Head of Renewables Operations & Maintenance (f/m/d)

 At Uniper, we are shaping a sustainable energy future. With a strong pipeline of renewable assets (solar, wind and co-located batteries) across seven countries, we are looking for a leader who is passionate about making an impact, inspiring teams and driving innovation in renewables. This role reports to the Director of Energy Asset Management and offers the opportunity to take responsibility for a growing portfolio (>1GW by late 2020's) as it transitions into commercial operation.   

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, sustainable, compliant, reliable and profitable operations of our assets, in line with legal and policy requirements
• Shape the vision, strategy and direction of the Energy Assets Renewables O&M team, working closely with other functional areas to achieve Uniper’s strategic goals
• Lead, support and develop a diverse team – ensuring the right skills and capabilities are in place while fostering an inclusive, empowering work culture
• Drive continuous performance and improvement in the renewables portfolio by setting and achieving ambitious but realistic targets
• Collaborate closely with the Uniper Renewables team and the wider Energy Assets organisation, feeding back operational learnings to strengthen future projects
• Build and nurture positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, OEMs and contracting partners – locally, nationally and internationally
• Partner constructively with co-determination bodies and HR to ensure sustainable and people-oriented solutions

 

Your Profile

• Recognised role model for a strong HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) culture
• Academic degree in engineering (ideally electrical or renewables) or equivalent qualification
• Several years of operational management experience in energy assets (ideally renewables), with experience in people management and collaboration with co-determination bodies
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, empower and motivate teams in dynamic and evolving environments
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and business excellence
• Entrepreneurial mindset to identify and implement improvements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English, with the ability to connect and collaborate across diverse teams and cultures
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in complex environments
• Identification with the Uniper Way – bringing a positive, solution-focused attitude
• Willingness to undertake international travel

 

Your Benefits

  At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.   Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:   Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility:

• Choose between an electric company car or cash allowance on your salary
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health Offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company Pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Regular leadership trainings
• Lifelong training
• Coaching
• 360º-degree feedback

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your Contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Career@Uniper.Energy

 

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As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.