One of the leading Independent Power Producers for Oil and Gas as well as Wind and Solar Projects. They are looking for someone who can join and help to oversee their portfolio of over 1.3GW of solar in the US.
The Renewable Asset Manager, aligning with standard markets and following the guidelines provided by the organization, will be responsible for the technical and operational management of the renewable assets in Operation.
Main Responsibilities:
Ensuring the management and coordination of all technical and operational activities necessary for the operation of the company's renewable energy assets in the US, achieving the assigned targets.
Detailed RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare current and long-term planning for operations and maintenance activities of the company in line with standard markets and the guidelines provided by RENEWABLES OPMO (Operations HQ global department).
- Ensure the coordination of all asset management and O&M activities necessary for the operation of the renewable assets, achieving assigned targets.
- Maintain the optimal asset production level, according to guidelines and assigned objectives, and identify possible actions to optimize production/operating performance, while protecting people's safety, the environment, and the company's reputation.
- Guarantee OPEX management and optimization of the assets assigned, in line with standard markets and the guidelines provided by RENEWABLES OPMO (Operations HQ global department).
- Ensure integrity, availability, and reliability of equipment and production plants according to guidelines for renewable assets.
- Implement and manage the Production and OPEX Budget/Forecast Models, following provided best practices.
- Analyze production data vs. the forecast and ensure the fine-tuning of the model where necessary.
- Continuously track the generation/load/congestion of power markets/areas where the company operates (ERCOT, PJM, etc.).
- Organize, agree, and manage the production reporting towards the Authorities (production forecasts and production records).
- Ensure technical follow-up of the invoicing of the Power Purchase Agreement in line with agreed production records.
- Execute and monitor, according to guidelines and technical instructions, the planned maintenance interventions and the unplanned maintenance interventions.
- Define and manage material management work-flows and all administrative aspects of the asset, in coordination with the company's other departments (finance, legal, etc.), and the third-party Asset Manager for assigned responsibilities, following guidelines, objectives, and technical instructions provided by Operations HQ global department and using (where applicable) framework agreements for renewable business.
- Ensure the identification and implementation of any upgrades on the renewable assets to comply with a change in law or new requirements from the grid operator.
- Manage the implementation of insurance policies and the relationship with brokers/insurance companies in case of an incident.
- Plan and manage O&M services and spare part's management.
- Supervise all O&M activities performed by external suppliers.
- Operate, for assigned responsibilities, following guidelines, objectives, and technical instructions provided by RENEWABLES OPMO central department and using (where applicable) framework agreements for renewable business.
- Maintain strict liaison with the central monitoring RENEWABLES Control Room for technical support and supervision of operations and maintenance activities.
- Participate in periodic meetings as requested by RENEWABLES OPMO central department for technical and operational alignment activities.
- Mitigate risks to health, safety, the environment, and public safety, which might impact on the Company's assets and image, employees, and other parties, in all our activities.
- Develop, implement, and keep updated the relevant company regulations (procedures, operating instructions) in conformity with applicable laws and requirements.
Required competencies:
- Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent culture. Degree in electrical engineering or energy engineering preferred.
- Understanding of photovoltaic and / or wind technology and electrical systems in LV, MV, and (possibly) HV.
- Experience of at least 5 years in the photovoltaic or wind sector and in the field of asset management, maintenance, construction, and/or operations of renewable utility-scale plants.
- Experience in photovoltaic and/or wind technology and electrical systems in LV, MV, and (possibly) HV.
- Experience in managing operating budgets.
- Experience in managing a work team.
- Fluency in English. Fluency in Italian a plus.
