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Company Description
Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of green energy generation across the Baltics? Ignitis Renewables is a part of Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
Ignitis Renewables focuses on developing green generation and green flexibility technologies. By developing onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery and power-to-X technologies, the company is implementing Ignitis Group’s strategic priority to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green capacities by 2030.
www.ignitisrenewables.com
Job Description
We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Asset Maintenance Office at Ignitis Renewables, where you’ll lead the self-performance maintenance team to ensure efficient preventive and corrective maintenance of renewable energy assets, while driving operational excellence through strategy, compliance, and performance optimisation. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team!
Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
You will contribute to a green and secure energy ecosystem by:
- Leading the Asset Maintenance team by setting strategic direction, aligning departmental goals with company-wide objectives, managing team performance, and ensuring delivery of high-quality preventive and corrective maintenance across all renewable energy assets
- Developing and implementing maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices that align with regulatory standards, equipment manufacturer guidance, and industry-leading approaches across multiple geographies and technologies
- Overseeing the performance, availability, and OPEX of the renewable energy asset portfolio, taking ownership of operational results, budget execution, cost optimization, and corrective action planning as needed
- Driving technological improvement by evaluating, recommending, and supervising the integration of new tools, systems, or upgrades that improve operational efficiency, maintenance practices, and asset reliability
- Preparing high-quality operational reports and business insights to senior leadership, including technical and financial metrics, risk indicators, and improvement proposals to support strategic decision-making
- Ensuring compliance with national regulations and internal health, safety, and environmental standards, promoting safe working conditions, and implementing robust occupational safety practices in collaboration with relevant departments
- Planning and allocating resources to ensure workplace safety, equipment readiness, and adherence to occupational health standards, minimizing risks of accidents or work-related incidents
- Developing business models and investment proposals related to asset maintenance and improvement plans, ensuring data-driven justifications and alignment with long-term asset strategy
- Coordinating procurement processes for goods and services required in asset maintenance, including overseeing contract execution, vendor performance, and ensuring value-for-money in accordance with internal procedures
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to enhance asset performance, resolve technical and commercial issues, and ensure smooth communication across internal departments and relevant authorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience in energy operations
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership role, including managing departments or operations across multiple countries
- Strong knowledge of renewable energy systems (e.g., PV, Wind, BESS) and their grid integration
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex operational workflows
- Solid stakeholder engagement and team management skills
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in English
- High computer literacy, including MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), IBM Maximo, and other relevant systems.
Additional Information
- To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
- International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
- A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
- Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
- Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, etc.
- Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience
- A package of additional benefits to choose from: pension accumulation, health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application.
Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
And the way to achieve this is certainly not to wait for the perfect moment. We believe that the power to act comes from the charge we bring to our work every day. United by purpose. Owning the challenge. Passion for reinvention. Pursuing excellence. These are our mindsets. Together, they yield the energy that drives everything we do. The energy generated by our choices. If you are guided by the same mindsets – we look forward to welcoming you to our team!
As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.
