Patrick Warren

Chief Operating Officer @ Elgin

About

Leadership in procurement & contracts, engineering, technology, construction, H&S and asset management has been the cornerstone of my roles in renewable energy, driving the advancement of multi-GW of wind, solar, and energy storage projects through construction, globally. Collaboration with teams has been pivotal in advancing strategies and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. Strategic initiatives and problem-solving are at the heart of my professional ethos, honed through years of experience in IPP, utility, contractor and consultancy environments. The ability to forge and nurture key relationships has enabled me to deliver impactful projects and lead transformative change within the renewable energy sector, reflecting a deep commitment to environmental innovation and a cleaner energy future.

Country

Ireland

City

Greater Dublin

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Budgeting, Analytical Skills, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Strategic Initiatives, Problem Solving, Procurement, EPC, Relationship Building, Technical Reports, Electrical Grid, Power Purchase Agreements, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Development, Cost Models, Carbon Neutral, Energy Law, Due Diligence, Business Management, Stakeholder Management

Experience

Chief Operating Officer

Elgin

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Chief Technical Officer

Mainstream

2021-5 - 2025-1 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Procurement, Engineering, Energy Analysis and Digitalization for Mainstream's wind, solar and energy storage projects. Member of global leadership team, pre-construction, construction, operations and SHEQ steercos and committees. Executive Director of JV platforms.

Group Head of Procurement & Technical

Mainstream

2016-9 - 2021-5 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Development, Procurement, Engineering, Energy Analysis, Construction and Operations for our wind, solar and energy storage projects. Member of global Senior Management Team.

Head of Procurement and Engineering

Mainstream

2014-9 - 2016-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Dublin

All aspects of procurement and engineering for Mainstream's onshore wind and solar PV projects, including Turbine Supply Agreements, Equipment Purchase Agreements and EPC contracts

Project Engineering Manager

Mainstream

2011-8 - 2014-9 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Dublin, Ireland

All aspects of engineering and grid connection for Mainstream's onshore wind and solar PV projects across Chile, South Africa, North America and Ireland

Executive Director

Aela Energía

2018-9 - 2022-6 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Chile

Executive Director of Aela, a 332MW platform of three wind farm projects, 60% owned by Actis and 40% by Mainstream. Construction and Operations steerco leader for Mainstream. Successful sale of the business to Innergex.

Senior Project Engineer

Kirby Group Engineering

2006-2 - 2011-8 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Dublin, Ireland

Project engineering, procurement and project management of substation (distribution and transmission), renewable energy, data centers, and commercial projects.