OFTO Project Manager

London Array OFTO Project Manager required for a long-term contract role. This role is a Hybrid role and the right candidate must be able to travel the London Array offices 2/3 times a week. The right candidate will have a HND Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent (i.e NVQ L4). Have experience in dealing with OFTO’s and High voltage contractors and project management.
As the right candidate for the role of OFTO Project Manager we are looking for candidates with experience in the following:
HND Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent (i.e NVQ L4). Have experience in dealing with OFTO’s and High voltage contractors and project management.

 Experience in dealing with OFTO’s, where the OFTO is the client
 Experience of installation, commissioning or maintenance of HV equipment and HV project management.
 Demonstrable ability to interpret and appropriately react to both leading and lagging indicators
 Ability to support development of CMMS and process integration and control systems
 Demonstrated progression from technician to more senior levels
 Significant experience at Supervisor level
 Previous experience as a Safety Controller/SAP/AP/Electrical duty holder
 Support the project with developing annual O&M strategies, including budgets and CTV planning, and oversee the execution of projects and daily OFTO operations
 Report on OFTO Operational Status to the O&M Team
 Assist the O&M in Managing the HV contractor and engaging with the client on updates to action trackers and updates on projects and project planning.
 Support the O&M TEAM with scope development, planning and managing on a daily basis the activities of all HV subcontractors executing scopes of inspection and maintenance activity on both LAL and OFTO assets
 Support the O&M TEAM with the development and execution of the annual OFTO maintenance plan
 Perform continual review of the annual plans and report on status to O&M TEAM
 Develop and Perform regular audits on the HV contractor
 Support O&M TEAM with management review of HV contractors, via development and calculation of key operational KPI.
 Provide daily operational management and client oversight of all major repair or project activity carried out by LAL or subcontractors.
 Support OOMF in managing the CMMS (Maximo) and ensure that all RAMS and work packs are accepted and complete
 Support the O&M Team with development of the LAL operational management and setting to work systems, and integration with LAL Maximo systems
 Support the O&M Team with Quality Management of all work order information produced by the HV contractor and all its subcontractors
 Adhere to the LAL HSMS and support its continual development working closely with LAL HSE and AIM Teams
 Support the O&M Team with the development of internal Operational Management systems solutions, processes, procedures and other documentation
 Organise and manage regular daily and other communications meetings with key contractors and/or other stakeholders as determined by the O&M Team
 Act as 1st level of escalation in disputes between Client (OFTO) and LAL.
 Support the evolution of a LAL/HV contractor ‘one Team’ culture and engender a sense of ownership in all staff
 Progress to being a HV Safety Controller -Authorised for the company HV Rules (400KV) Outage coordination for routine and reactive maintenance.
 Liaise with operational stakeholders e.g Control Room, site management, National Grid / OFTO
 Post 18 month period – Contribute to a 24/7 call out rota to cover operational requirements and business needs.
Assist the O&M in Managing the HV contractor and engaging with the client on updates to action trackers and updates on projects and project planning
 Support the O&M TEAM with the development and execution of the annual OFTO maintenance plan


To apply for this opportunity please contact Chan Savani: chan.savani@trsstaffing.com or apply via the link below.
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