Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join our team. As an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of solar farms. This includes monitoring contractor performance, reviewing maintenance strategies, and managing project operational budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor contractor performance during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure all contracted SLAs are met or bettered.
• Review and enhance maintenance strategies and activities to reduce downtime.
• Review regular and other reporting provided by the contractors and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed.
• Build strong relationships with contractors.
• Direct supervision of sub-contractors or overseeing the work of management contractors where required.
• Identify and establish the necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of each asset.
Asset Management:
• Maintain and develop management tools including Operating Plans, Asset Registers, and other management tools as necessary.
• Visit company sites to assess the status and conditions of the solar farm.
Interactions with the Group:
• Communicate information as required within the team.
• First point of contact for clients.
• Provide information to the Portfolio and Investments teams and attend regular meetings with these teams.
• Liaise with the Finance and Legal Teams as necessary.
• Liaise with the Investment Managers, particularly at handover.
• Provide information to and request information from the Engineering Team as needed.
• Liaise with O&M Contractors regarding contractual enforcement – to include regular calls with those who are at company sites.
• Attend Asset Management team meetings, company meetings, handover meetings, portfolio and investment meetings, and appraisals as required.
Requirements:
• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in solar farm asset management activities.
• Strong commercial acumen and client management orientation.
• Experience with remote monitoring systems on plant and equipment (preferably Solar).
• Interpretation of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, work instructions, and design reviews.
• Contract management.
• Budget management.
• Advanced Excel Skills (macros, visual basic).
• Fluency in Italian and English and proven knowledge of the management of SPVs operating in the solar market in Italy.