Greentalent, recruiter specialized in search and selection of professionals and managers in the Energy, Engineering and Environment market, on behalf of a french company present on four continents and operating in the energy management solutions, particularly in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sector, is looking for a:

Asset Manager PV

In coordination with the Head of Operations and the Country Managers, the PV Asset Manager will play a key role in maintaining a high operability and profitability of assets throughout the region.

Main responsibilities

• 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 and 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 Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental objectives are achieved;
• Manage the compliance of the assets and the mitigations measures required by the authorities;
• Manage the different PPA contracts or equivalent (FIT, RID, PPA, SEU);
• 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/customer to ensure the continuity of the relations established throughout the asset’s development and construction period;
• Assist Country head of operations for other projects (revamping or construction).

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (process / civil / mechanical / electrical / environment) and additional Business/Project management qualification would be a plus;
• 5+ years of experience from a similar role ideally within the solar power industry and also in contract management;
• Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;
• Effective planning and organizational skills;
• High level troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and the ability to be technically innovative;
• PV plant technical experience (construction and maintenance);
• Fluent in english.

Location: Milan (MI).