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O&M Cost Controller - Optimization & Control

Acciona, SA

Mission (KS)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

A renewable energy company in Kansas is seeking a professional responsible for ensuring the reliability and optimization of electrical systems in wind turbines and power plants. The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial Engineering, 3-6 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in Excel and Power BI. This role involves preparing and monitoring operational budgets and implementing effective cost control measures.

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of experience in similar functions and responsibilities as cost controller for technical maintenance areas in renewable energies.
  • Nice to have - specific training on renewable energies.
  • Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare the O&M cost budget for assets.
  • Monitor budget compliance and prepare reports.
  • Implement action plans to ensure budget compliance.
  • Design dashboards and tools for cost budget monitoring.
  • Define procedures for cost budget compliance.

Skills

communication
adaptability
teamwork
problem-solving
analytical
organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering or any technical/engineering field

Tools

Excel and Visual Basic
Power BI
Qlik Sense
SAP
Job description

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ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Job Description
Mission

Ensure the reliability, availability, and extended lifespan of electrical systems in wind turbines and power plants through safe and efficient operation, the implementation of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance plans, timely fault management, continuous process improvement, and the integration of new technologies, while ensuring compliance with technical, environmental, and safety standards, with the purpose of optimizing energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare the O&M cost budget for ACCIONA Energía’s assets.
  • Monitor budget compliance, prepare reports, and justify deviations.
  • Implement action plans to ensure budget compliance.
  • Design and define dashboards and tools for cost budget monitoring.
  • Define procedures and processes to ensure cost budget compliance.
Required Skills and Competencies
  • Education required: Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s in Industrial Engineering or any technical/engineering field.
    • Nice to have - specific training on renewable energies.
  • Experience: 3-6 years of experience in similar functions and responsibilities as cost controller for technical maintenance areas in RREE.
  • Competency based profile: communication, adaptability, teamwork, problem-solving, analytical, organization.
  • Technical IT recommended Skills:
    • Proficiency in Excel and programming with Visual Basic.
    • Proficiency in Power BI and/or Qlik Sense.
    • Experience with databases.
    • Knowledge of Economics/Finance and SAP will be valued.
  • Languages: English advance level.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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