Assistant Operations Manager

 Join one of the leading companies in Europe within the fields of developing, constructing

and operating onshore and offshore wind farms.

We have more than 30 years of experience in wind power, and up to 20 per cent of our power

is produced from renewable resources. Our business is based on producing, distributing and

trading energy and related products in Northern Europe. We are also one of the leading

developers of offshore wind projects in the UK.

We are recruiting for two Assistant Operations Managers, one for our Barrow Offshore Wind Farm and another for our Walney Offshore Wind Farm both located in Barrow-in-Furness.

Areas of responsibility

You will be responsible for the day-to-day technical and people management on the wind farm site and will head and manage a team of skilled technicians.

Furthermore, your key duties will be to:

• ensure that our business operates successfully within agreed frameworks
• take ownership for health and safety on the site
• provide line management support to a growing and developing team.

Your profile

You will have a relevant educational background or be qualified by experience. You will be authorised to work on high voltage systems

It is essential that you have significant experience in operational, engineering or utilities management combines with considerable technical and people management expertise.

Additionally, you will have experience of working in health and safety critical environments.

 You will be able to handle numerous tasks simultaneously without losing perspective and have a calm approach to your work.

Furthermore, you will be able to create excellent results through teamwork and develop good relationships with your colleagues and external business partners.

We offer

A unique and challenging job in a value-based organisation focusing on decision-making processes. We offer substantial freedom with responsibility.

Our wind projects comprise multiple disciplines and are far from being any standard project. You will have excellent opportunities to have an influence on your daily work, develop new competences and pursue a career in a large international organisation.

Through your work you will participate in the implementation of an ambitious strategy for international growth and further development of sustainable CO₂-free energy solutions.

You will receive a competitive salary and enjoy an informal and attractive working environment. We have an active employee policy, which supports your career throughout the various phases of your working life.

Contact us

Please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment Specialist Rosie Steele, rosst@dongenergy.co.uk, on telephone number  020 7811 5206 if you have further questions.

We look forward to receiving your application, CV and applicable certificates solely as electronic files by 15  July 2011.