Operations Manager- HPU

O roli

Lokalita
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Společnost
Siemens Energy Limited
Organizace
Gas Services
Obchodní jednotka
Service Europe & Africa
Plný/Částečný úvazek
Na plný úvazek
Úroveň praxe
Zkušený profesionál

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the leader of the Hydrogen Power Unit (HPU) department in our Newcastle service facility, you will be responsible for managing the operational performance of the area while fostering a strong Zero Harm safety and quality culture. Your day will involve working closely with supervisors, engineering teams, and key stakeholders such as Geopura to ensure the successful production and development of Hydrogen Power Units and future product lines. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, balancing operational delivery with longer-term strategic development of the department’s skills, infrastructure, and capabilities.

How You’ll Make an Impact
  • Lead the operational performance of the Hydrogen Power Unit department, ensuring delivery across safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
  • Manage day-to-day manufacturing and service operations within a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Drive continuous improvement in departmental processes, standards, and working practices.
  • Provide leadership and line management to supervisors and craft teams, supporting performance, development, and engagement.
  • Work closely with internal teams and external partners such as Geopura to introduce new products and support future business growth.
  • Manage departmental budgets, workload planning, and CAPEX investment activities in line with the annual financial plan.
  • Promote and maintain a strong Zero Harm safety culture across all operational activities.
  • Contribute to wider facility management discussions, operational reviews, and strategic planning.
  • Support customer engagement activities including facility tours and stakeholder interactions where required.
What You Bring
  • Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven experience leading operations within an energy, manufacturing, or power generation environment.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams within a production or service environment.
  • Experience driving operational improvements across safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
  • A proactive leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally both nationally and internationally.
About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonisation. We bring all gas turbines under one roof, alongside steam turbines and generators. We’re enabling decarbonisation through digitalisation, modernisation, and service innovations that extend asset life and improve emissions.

Who is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With ~100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character, no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits
  • 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served
  • Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and more.
  • A class-leading adjustable pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
  • The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy and manufacturing