Overview
Our Asset Management Department in Europe is looking for an Asset Manager who will manage all Operation and Maintenance dimensions of a group of operating assets including PV plants, Agrivoltaic plants and Storage 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. These assets are located in Italy.
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 responsability perspective.
The main responsibilities will be the following :
Responsibilities
* Supervise different assets (regular travels will be required)
* Maximize production and billing of the power plant to meet or exceed the business plan, minimizing downtime and maximizing 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
* Manage potential interferences between solar and agricultural operations: Monitor and mitigate any conflicts between solar installations and agricultural activities
* Ensure operations and maintenance performance targets are achieved
* Ensure maintenance outcomes are achieved while fostering a planned maintenance culture
* Manage 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
Key Stakeholders relationships
* Off takers
* O&M Contractor
* Local farming partners
* Third Parties
* Lenders or their agents
* Contractors
* Regulatory Authorities
* Other local authorities
* Consultants
* Landowners
* Local communities
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