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Station Manager - Power & Relay Station

Brentford, London

Full package available upon request

Permanent

Sector: Power

Posted: 19/10/2023

Ref: BBBH23790_1697717050

Station Manager - Power Station & Relay Station
Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean
Competitive salary & benefits package (relocation, accommodation, vehicle, flights etc)
About the role:
Astute's Power team are working with a global technology provider who operate a relay station & power station located in the Ascension Islands.

This unique opportunity is responsible for overseeing the operation & maintenance of the relay station which provides Southern Africa with the BBC World Service as well as an Island generating station comprising of 5 diesel engines, five wind turbines, four reverse osmosis plants and 8 water storage tanks.

In the near future they are looking at installing battery storage systems and solar panels to further reduce their reliance on diesel generation.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Station Manager you will be:
  • Responsible for the safe & effective management of the islands Relay & Power Station including staff & families.
  • Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations & SLA's.
  • Acting as Technical Authority for all engineering matters across Electrical, Mechanical, RF, Water & Power issues.
  • Overseeing all legislative requirements including compliance with H&S Act 1974, COSHH, PUWER, EAWR, LOLER, Working at Height etc.
  • Act as the client lead representative on the Island working with key stakeholders including the BBC, Local Government, Military Forces as part of a wider island Forum.
  • Support with wider engineering issues such as Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis.
  • Involved with the ongoing development of island staff.
  • Responsible for budget management.
Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally educated with a HNC / HND in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field
  • At least five years management experience
  • Prior working experience in a power station or similar heavy engineering process plant
  • IOSH or NEBOSH qualified would be advantageous
  • Qualified as a HV SAP
Personal skills:
The Station Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Familiar with budgets & commercial decision making
  • Able to act as an ambassador
  • Able to support and coach staff at varying technical abilities
  • Capable of living on a remote island with a lack of home comforts
Salary and benefits of the Station Manager role:
  • Competitive salary
  • Relocation assistance
  • Flights to & from the UK
  • Living allowances
  • Vehicle
  • Four bedroom furnished home
  • Further benefits available upon discussion
How to apply?
To apply for this unique opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to dgrosvenor@astutetechnical.co.uk or call 02392 288 286 to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more.
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