About Neoen in Australia

Since 2012, Australia has been a key territory for Neoen. We have developed and built more than 4.5 GW of wind, solar and storage projects and targeting more than 5GW capacity in operation or under construction by early 2026 and an additional 5GW by 2030.Our development efforts in Australia started paying-off in late 2014, when the government of the ACT granted Neoen the major part of the capacity at stake in its tender process: it enabled us to deliver the wind power project of Hornsdale, which gradually increased to a capacity of 309 MW.

Neoen has delivered 20+ assets under construction, commissioning, and operation in most states/territories:

- SA: the 3 Hornsdale wind warms (Siemens technology), the 150MW/194MWh Hornsdale Power Reserve (Tesla technology) and the 200MW/400MWh Blyth Battery (NHOA technology); operational but still under the last stage of construction: the 209MW Goyder South 1A Wind Farm (38x5.5MW Cypress 5.5-158 Turbines) and the 204MW Goyder South 1B Wind Farm (37x5.5MW Cypress 5.5-158 Turbines) which combine is the largest wind farm operated by Neoen worldwilde.

- WA: the 219MW/877MWh and 341MW/1,363MWh Collie 1 and Collie 2 Batteries and as its first project decommissioned the Degrussa Solar Project (off-grid hybrid plant supplying electricity to the Sandfire copper mine in Meekatharra). Muchea BESS (164MW / 905 MWh) has started construction in Q2 25.

- NSW/ACT: in operation: five solar farms (the 188MWp Coleambally Solar Farm and the 4 “ARENA solar farms” located in Parkes, Griffith and Dubbo totaling 130MWp) and the Capital BESS (118MW / 200MWh, Doosan technology) and, currently under construction the 440MWp Culcairn Solar Farm.

- VIC: a solar farm, the Bulgana wind farm (Gamesa technology) and the Victorian Big Battery (300MW/450MWh, Tesla technology) – all assets have been divested to HMC as a requirement by ACCC to allow the acquisition of Neoen by Brookfield in 2024.

- QLD: in operation: the Western Downs Solar farm, Australia’s largest solar PV facility (460MWp), the 156 MW Kaban wind farm (Vestas technology), the 2 x 200MW/400MWh Western Downs Batteries (Tesla technology).

Neoen has offices located in Sydney and Canberra (main offices) as well as in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

Role Description

Our Asset Management Department is looking for an Asset Manager who will manage all Operation and Maintenance dimensions of a group of operating 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, both from their technical and financial perspective. The main responsibilities will be the following : 

• Follow registration aspects, O&M preparation, early-generation monitoring as well as manage the energy and certificates sales through/to the relevant entities (AEMO, CER, Off takers, etc.) during the construction phase;
• 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;
• Coordinate and liaise as required with local communities to ensure the continuity of the relations established throughout the assets development and construction period;
• Supervise a few different asset locations (frequent travels will be required);
• Supervise staff, O&M contractors and external consultants involved in preparation and execution of the Operation and Maintenance activities;
• 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;
• 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.

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in the Engineering field
• Additional Business/Project management qualification would be a plus
• Proven skills and experience in the supervision and co-ordination of operation and maintenance activities associated with renewable energy generation or similar operation
• Working knowledge and understanding of renewable energy plants and equipment such as solar or wind 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 
• Excellent communication and liaison skills with the proven ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Effective leadership and supervision skills
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Autonomy

Créée en 2008, et détenue depuis avril 2024 par Brookfield, Neoen est l’un des principaux producteurs indépendants d’énergie exclusivement renouvelable. Son savoir-faire dans les domaines du solaire, de l’éolien terrestre et du stockage lui permet d’accélérer la transition énergétique des pays dans lesquels Neoen produit une énergie verte, locale et compétitive. Société en forte croissance, Neoen a quadruplé ses capacités en opération ou en construction en six ans : celles-ci s’élèvent désormais à 8,5 GW. Neoen a pour ambition de déployer 10 GW additionnels d’ici 2030. Neoen opère près de 200 actifs répartis sur trois continents. Parmi ses réalisations les plus emblématiques, elle compte : Western Downs Green Power Hub en Australie, qui comprend la plus grande centrale solaire du pays (460 MWc) ainsi que Western Downs Battery (212 MW / 424 MWh) ; Collie Battery (219 MW / 877 MWh), l’une des plus grandes centrales de stockage au monde ; Cestas, le plus puissant parc solaire de France (300 MWc) ; et Mutkalampi, le plus grand parc éolien de Finlande (404 MW). Pour en savoir plus : www.neoen.com