Operations and Maintenance Package Manager

Position Description

We are looking for an Operations & Maintenance Package Manager to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future. 

As Package Manager Operations & Maintenance, you will lead the establishment and ongoing management of operations and maintenance activities for the new Inch Cape offshore wind farm in Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to design, build, and implement the operations, maintenance, and asset management organisation, systems, and processes from the ground up. Once established, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the wind farm. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and build the O&M team, culture, and strategy to maximise the long-term performance of a flagship renewable energy project.

Key Responsibilities 

Organisational Set-Up

• 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)
• Develop spare parts, tools, and warehouse management systems
• Work with project stakeholders to implement the emergency response and incident management framework for offshore operations
• Establish and manage contracts for key services (e.g., vessels, port services, OEM service agreements, balance-of-plant maintenance)

Operations & Maintenance Management

• 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
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate offshore work campaigns and resources
• Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture in line with UK offshore wind best practices and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory obligations
• Oversee offshore logistics, including vessel planning, marine coordination, and port operations
• Manage asset performance, KPIs, and reporting; drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support long-term asset integrity and life-extension strategies
• Plan and control O&M budgets, forecasts, and cost optimisation strategies
• Ensure compliance with consent conditions, regulatory frameworks, and certification requirements
• Manage warranty and insurance claim processes related to operations and equipment
• Deliver regular reporting on production, asset performance, costs, and safety metrics
• Develop stakeholder relationships, including with OEMs, service contractors, regulators, and local communities
• Provide leadership in incident response and root cause investigations

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key.  You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues. 

Essential 

• 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

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Direct experience in commissioning, start-up, or first operations of an offshore wind farm
• Familiarity with UK offshore wind regulatory framework (including G+ guidelines, HSE regulations, and Marine Management Organisation requirements)
• Experience with setting up and using O&M digital tools (e.g., CMMS, SCADA, analytics platforms)

Qualifications 

Essential 

• Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, marine, or similar) or equivalent practical experience

Location 

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, Dublin. The successful candidate will be seconded to Inch Cape Offshore Limited. The project team is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and the O+M base will be at Montrose in Scotland. Regular travel to, and working Travel to Edinburgh and Montrose will be necessary as part of this role.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.  The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review . 

Reporting to 

GB&NI Offshore Renewables Manager, ESB Asset Development. 

Why Work with Us?

Salary

(€83,450 - €98,176)

Closing Date 

(12/12/2025)