Operational Center of Excellence Engineer – UK or Madrid – Permanent
Exolum is an innovative fuel storage company focused on green energy solutions and operates globally. As we expand, we are building the systems and frameworks needed to integrate our diverse operational knowledge into a sustainable competitive advantage. The Operational Center of Excellence (O‑CoE) is a structured hub to capture, organise, and activate corporate knowledge across the organisation.
About The Role
As an Operational Center of Excellence Engineer, you will contribute to the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of Exolum’s corporate operating model. You will work within a global network of experts to identify the most effective ways of working, translate them into clear, practical standards and playbooks that can be consistently applied, and support the integration of new assets and new geographies. This role directly supports our ambition to capture, standardise, and scale knowledge, enhancing competitiveness in new business tenders, accelerating the integration of new assets, reducing operational risk, and maximising value across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability in line with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Capture, structure, and scale best practices, lessons learned, and technical knowledge into a coherent and reusable corporate framework.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve operational standards, procedures, and playbooks, ensuring they are practical, clear, and applicable across geographies and business lines.
- Integrate relevant knowledge into the corporate operating model, ensuring alignment between field practices and defined standards.
- Support the integration of new assets (M&A or greenfield) through the deployment of playbooks, accelerating time-to-performance.
- Set up and contribute to cross-functional working groups to share expertise, align practices, and consolidate knowledge across teams.
- Support internal communication and training efforts to promote understanding and adoption of standards, processes, and tools.
- Contribute to the governance of the operating model, including tracking deviations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Operations, HSSE, Technology, Engineering, and Asset Management to ensure alignment and effective implementation of standards.
About You
You hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Energy, Mechanical, or a related technical field) or a related technical field and have at least five years of experience in operations, engineering, maintenance, HSSE, or process improvement within industrial environments. You are comfortable working with operational and performance data and can translate complex technical practices into clear, structured, and usable documentation. You bring a practical mindset, with a focus on applying standards and frameworks in real operations, and are organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a global context. Professional-level English is required, along with proficiency in tools such as Excel or Power BI. Experience with operational excellence methodologies, asset integration (M&A or greenfield), or industrial environments such as terminals or pipelines will be considered an advantage.
About The Benefits
- Salary £65,000 – £68,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Pension – up to 6% employee contribution and 9% employer contribution
- Holiday – 30 days
- Personalised career development plans
- Single private health insurance via BUPA
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance (x5) and disability insurance
- Well‑being initiatives
- Employee Resource Groups – EDI Group, Employee Forum, Well‑being Committee
- Study support (if applicable)
About Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are heard and amplified. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, neurodiversity or any other legally protected status. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.
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