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)