Power Station Manager - Falkland Islands Government : Job Details

The Public Works Department of the Falkland Islands Government invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey as a Power Station Manager.

Nestled in the heart of the South Atlantic Ocean, this role offers not just a job, but a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant community while advancing your career.

Power Station ManagerStanley, Falkland Islands

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years
• Starting salary - £44,955 to £51,587 per annum rising to £60,805 depending on qualifications and experience + 25% gratuity on successful completion of contract

The Role:

As a Power Station Manager, you'll oversee the generation and distribution of electricity in the island’s capital, Stanley!

Working alongside the Assistant Power Station Manager, you'll play a vital role in maintaining an efficient and effective electricity supply across the islands.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day operations of the Power & Electrical section
• Planning and directing engineering management for power station and distribution systems
• Implementing safety procedures and regulations to uphold industry standards
• Authorise, test, and conduct isolation and switching procedures up to 22,000 volts for safe system maintenance
• Coordinate with other sections, Government Departments, and contractors for efficient electrical works and minimal disruption
• Review and enforce budgetary restraints for departmental activities

The Person:

We're seeking a dynamic individual with the dedication and expertise to meet the role’s requirements. That person could well be you if you meet the following criteria:

• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills to lead and mentor staff
• HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 7 years of supervisory experience, including staff, budget, and project management
• Ability to promptly and effectively analyse situations and act accordingly

The Package:

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years
• Starting salary - £44,955 to £51,587 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) rising to £60,805
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable), paid upon successful completion of the contract
• 41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs
• Flights Package for you and recognised dependents at the beginning and end of contract, and additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in
• Favourable income tax rates
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in

Falkland Islands Government (FIG):

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by the central government - taxation, legislation, and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

The Falkland Islands:

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins.

For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities that are hard to match anywhere else in the world.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 26 April 2024

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Power Station Manager, Plant Manager, Engineering Manager, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Manager, Power Plant Manager, Electricity Supply Manager, Electrical Supply Systems.