We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.
We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.
Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/
Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.
Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/
Job Description Summary:As a vital member of the Asset Management Team, reporting to the Area Manager for the allocated area, you will oversee the safe and optimal performance of renewable energy assets. The role involves managing contractors to execute planned and corrective maintenance within specified time, quality, and cost parameters across your designated region. As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of wind farms and solar plants, , ensuring that internal procedures are followed and that suppliers are in line with the best practices within the sector, promoting health and safety at work.Job Description:HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental):
- Ensure the safety of all personnel on site, adhering to regulations and legislation.
- Uphold effective HSQE standards across the wind farm portfolio under your management.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of contractors for compliance.
- Document safety incidents promptly, investigate as needed, and provide recommendations.
- Lead emergency planning with regular exercises to verify its effectiveness.
Contractor Management:
- Maintain high standards in contractor performance and stakeholder engagement.
- Implement work plans for all sites, emphasizing the efficient generation of each wind turbine.
- Foster good relationships with key stakeholders through regular communication.
- Conduct contractor audits to ensure governance against contract deliverables.
- Collaborate in procurement process in line with company .
- Oversee project management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with minimal impact on site performance.
Technical:
- Operate the plant with a focus on safety and quality, maximizing the assets generation.
- Identify and mitigate risks that could impact performance targets.
- Carry out regular checks and inspections on contractors to ensure safe and high-quality activities.
- Obtain authorisation under HV safety rules and coordinate component exchanges.
- Investigate major outages to prevent re-occurrence and ensure lessons learned.
- Active participation with fault finding and rectification were possible.
- Collaboration in value-added projects to monitor asset efficiency, ensuring the correct installation and operation of equipment.
Commercial:
- Deliver works on site within defined budgets while maximizing profitability.
- Provide inputs to annual budgets for operating and capital expenditures.
- Manage wind farms in line with budgetary expectations, identifying and communicating variances.
- Focus on performance improvements to enhance wind farm profitability without compromising safety or quality.
Reporting:
- Produce monthly operational reports detailing Asset Management activities and site performance.
- Collaborate with Operational Analysts to address turbine performance issues.
- Provide inputs written business cases to support initiatives.
On-Call Responsibilities:
- Participate in a rotational on-call rota system within the area.
- Be available for site attendance outside of regular working hours.
Technical and cross Competences
Preferred:
- Experience managing onshore wind farms 2-5 years experience
- Knowledge of information documentation, monitoring, and reporting industry best practices.
- Experience of PV plants is beneficial
Skills & Knowledge:
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication at all levels.
- Wind turbine analysis of faults and participation with corrective action planning
- Strong scheduling and planning skills for timely task completion.
- Previous experience in the operation and maintenance of HV/LV electrical plant.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge on Gamesa wind turbines is a plus.
Education & experience
- Educational background in a field of Mechanical, Electrical or Civil construction
- Min 2-5 years experience working within the Renewables Industry
- Project Management skills and experience
Skills and abilities
- Strong experience in managing contractors and HSQE topics
- Able to be on site around 80% of the time
- Residence near the wind farms (Palencia /Valladolid).
Pay and benefits
At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.
Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.
Salary range: 30-40k + variable bonus and benefits
The compensation range indicated in the job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with EU pay transparency.
Equality and equity
Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.
Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution.
Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.
What we expect from you
We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.
If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.
Location:
Madrid - HomeTime Type:
Full timeWorker Subtype:
RegularSkills Required
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience working in the renewable energy industry
- Experience managing onshore wind farms
- Educational background in mechanical, electrical, or civil construction
- Project management skills and experience
- Experience managing contractors and HSQE topics
- Experience operating and maintaining HV/LV electrical plant
- Wind turbine fault analysis and corrective action planning experience
- Strong scheduling and planning skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Ability to be on site approximately 80% of the time
- Residence near the wind farms in Palencia or Valladolid
- Knowledge of information documentation, monitoring, and reporting industry best practices
- Experience with photovoltaic plants
- Knowledge of Gamesa wind turbines
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
We’re Nadara, one of Europe’s largest renewable energy independent power producers. We own and operate around 200 renewable energy sites across Europe and the US, producing electricity from wind, solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass. Every day, we harness the power of nature for good. The most obvious way is by generating dependable renewable energy, but this is just the beginning. We strive to make a deeper impact, seizing the opportunity to live renewable energy in the decisions we make and actions we take, both big and small. We call this living energy. It sees us connecting with people, contributing to communities, and caring for the natural world. Guided by our values of impact, care and connection we work together to make our global and local impact as positive as possible.
