Mission
Our Asset Management Department is looking for a Solar Asset Manager who will report to the Asset Management Lead who will manage all Operation and Maintenance dimensions of a group of solar assets, in line with Neoen’s strategic direction and in view of maintaining the highest value of the assets thanks to the maximization of their generated revenue and maintaining their operation capability over time.
Consequently, the Asset Manager needs to oversee globally all the aspects relevant to the assets performance, either from their technical, financial and corporate and social responsibility perspective.
The main responsibilities will be the following :
- Supervise different assets (regular travels will be required)
- Maximize production and billing of the power plant to meet or exceed the business plan, minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
- Monitor the plants performance through adequate KPIs and detect and resolve issues on daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Track and calculate all losses the plants incur on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Implement corrective action plans
- Monitor the actuals vs budget and explain the differences
- Supervise O&M contractors and external consultants involved in preparation and execution of the Operation and Maintenance activities
- Ensure that the asset is operating in accordance with the contractual obligations of the O&M contractors
- Monitor the punch list items resulting from the construction works
- Ensure Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental objectives are achieved
- Ensure operations and maintenance performance targets are achieved
- Ensure maintenance outcomes are achieved while fostering a planned maintenance culture
- Manage the compliance of the assets and the mitigations measures required by the authorities
- Manage the PPA contracts
- Manage relationship with stakeholders during O&M (off-taker, grid operator, O&M contractor, landowners, lenders, etc...)
- Coordinate and liaise as required with local communities to ensure the continuity of the relations established throughout the assets development and construction period
- Prepare the budget forecasts for the O&M and update them on a monthly basis based upon actuals provided by Neoen’s finance department
- Prepare O&M reporting for internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant agreements
- Initiate claims against contractors or manufacturers if necessary
- Declare claims to insurers in case of incident and ensure follow-up
- Handles any third party claims
- Provide assistance to the Development team for setting-up O&M solutions, discuss with potential contractors/other parties or negotiating O&M agreements before financial close of future projects
- Off takers
- O&M contractor
- Third parties
- Lenders or their agents
- Contractors
- Regulatory authorities
- Other local authorities
- Consultants
- Landowners
- Local communities
Profil
- Degree in engineering (process / civil / mechanical / electrical / environment)
- Additional Business/Project management qualification would be a plus
- 5 years of professional experience in a similar role, ideally in the solar energy sector
- Working knowledge and understanding of renewable energy plants and equipment such as solar plants and associated electrical equipment, auxiliary plant and high voltage infrastructure
- High level troubleshooting and problem solving skills and the ability to be technically innovative
- Contract management experience
- Demonstrated up-to-date working knowledge of Workplace Health, Safety & Environment requirements
- Well-developed computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Effective leadership and supervision skills
- Excellent communication and liaison skills with the proven ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Autonomy
- Willingness to take wide responsibility
- Ability to travel to the sites
- French driving license
- English speaking
Compétences
A propos de Neoen
Créée en 2008, Neoen est l’un des principaux producteurs indépendants d’énergie exclusivement renouvelable. Ses savoir-faire dans les domaines du solaire, de l’éolien terrestre et du stockage lui permettent de participer activement à la transition énergétique des pays dans lesquels Neoen produit une énergie verte, locale et compétitive. Multipliées par six au cours des sept dernières années, ses capacités en opération ou en construction atteignent aujourd’hui 8,9 GW. Présente sur 4 continents, Neoen compte parmi ses principaux actifs le plus puissant parc solaire de France (Cestas, 300 MWc), le plus grand parc éolien de Finlande (Mutkalampi, 404 MW) ainsi que deux des plus grandes centrales de stockage à grande échelle au monde, toutes deux basées en Australie : Collie Battery (219 MW / 877 MWh) et Hornsdale Power Reserve (150 MW / 193,5 MWh). Acteur de la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique, Neoen a pour mission d’accélérer la transition énergétique. Entreprise responsable dont la vision long terme se traduit par une stratégie de croissance forte et pérenne, Neoen a pour ambition d’atteindre 10 GW en opération ou construction courant 2025. Neoen est cotée sur le compartiment A d’Euronext Paris (code ISIN : FR0011675362, mnémonique : NEOEN) et appartient aux indices SBF 120, CAC Mid 60 et S&P 600.
Nous valorisons la diversité
Nos projets sont complexes et bénéficient donc vivement de la pluralité des origines, des points de vue et des compétences. Nous sommes heureux de recevoir les candidatures de tous ceux qui partagent nos valeurs et qui souhaitent, à nos côtés, accélérer la transition énergétique.
