Asset Manager - Solar farms
Role
Our client is a leading renewable energy business that develops, owns and operates a large portfolio of grid-scale renewable energy assets across the UK.
They are looking to recruit an Associate Asset Manager to manage a number of solar by ensuring best practice for HSE performance, whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project and complying with all of the applicable contractual agreements.
Responsibilities
Management of the contracts of the SPVsEnsure that all assets are in compliance with Statutory requirements for HSE performance, Local planning authority requirements, Grid company connection conditions and power purchase agreementsOptimise project performance;Monitor contractor performance during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with a view to ensuring all contracted SLA’s are met or bettered, Review and enhance maintenance strategies and activities with a view to reducing downtimeReview regular and other reporting provided by the contractors and ensure any issues are being suitably addressedDirect supervision of sub-contractors or overseeing the work of management contractors where requiredIdentify equipment faults, carry out diagnoses and troubleshooting activities with support from the Asset EngineerPrepare regular asset management reports on each assetMaintain and develop management tools including: Operating Plans, asset Registers and other management tools as necessaryMaintain data security and confidentialityProvide information to the Portfolio and Investments teams and attend regular meetings with these teamsLiaise with O&M Contractors regarding contractual enforcement – to include regular calls with those who are at company sites
Requirements
Engineering degree or equivalentAt least 1-year experience in solar farm asset management activitiesExperience with remote monitoring systems on plant and equipment (preferably Solar)Interpretation of mechanical/electrical engineering drawings, work instructions and design reviewsAdvanced Excel Skills (macros, visual basic)Full UK drivers’ licence
Location: Bristol - Hybrid working available
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
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