Shift Team Leader

Job Purpose / Overview

The Shift Team Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site during their assigned shift.

This role leads a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with operational procedures, safety standards, and performance targets.

The Shift Team Leader acts as the first point of escalation on shift and plays a key role in maintaining  asset availability, grid compliance and operational excellence.

Contextual Information

Operating Environment

This is a critical role within the site operational structure, ensuring that the site operates safely, reliably, and in alignment with commercial and grid requirements. The Shift Team Leader provides hands-on leadership and is instrumental in delivering operational excellence on a 24/7 basis.

The candidate must be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays and have the ability to respond to emergency situations on-site.

This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and supervise shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient site operations
• Act as the responsible person in charge of the site during the assigned shift
• Coordinate real-time operation of the BESS in line with grid requirements and dispatch instructions
• Monitor system performance using SCADA and other control systems

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Through the setting to work process ensure the application of general safety requirements and the Safety Rules for self, Fidra Operations staff and contract staff.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE policies
• Ensure all permit-to-work systems, isolations, and risk assessments are properly implemented
• Lead incident response and reporting, including initial investigations

Performance & Monitoring

• Ensure optimal performance and availability of BESS assets
• Work with the Performance Team and others to identify plant performance shortfalls and areas for continual improvement
• Identify and escalate technical faults or abnormal conditions
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and optimise asset performance

People Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to shift team members
• Conduct shift briefings, handovers, and toolbox talks
• Support training and development of team members
• Contractor and contracts management as appropriately assigned

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with the Operations Manager, engineering teams, and external stakeholders (e.g. grid operators)
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of operational data and incidents
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to operational improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Support implementation of new processes, procedures, and technologies

This list is not exhaustive

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a shift-based operational setting
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and safety procedures
• Experience with SCADA or control systems
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and manage incidents effectively

Desirable

• Knowledge of grid services and energy markets

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Relevant technical qualification (e.g. electrical engineering, HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Experience in power generation, energy storage, utilities, or similar industrial environment
• Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person (AP/SAP) status

Desirable

• Experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)