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 SPVs
• Ensure that all assets are in compliance with Statutory requirements for HSE performance, Local planning authority requirements, Grid company connection conditions and power purchase agreements
• Optimise 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 downtime
• Review regular and other reporting provided by the contractors and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed
• Direct supervision of sub-contractors or overseeing the work of management contractors where required
• Identify equipment faults, carry out diagnoses and troubleshooting activities with support from the Asset Engineer
• Prepare regular asset management reports on each asset
• Maintain and develop management tools including: Operating Plans, asset Registers and other management tools as necessary
• Maintain data security and confidentiality
• Provide information to the Portfolio and Investments teams and attend regular meetings with these teams
• Liaise with O&M Contractors regarding contractual enforcement – to include regular calls with those who are at company sites

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• At least 1-year experience in solar farm asset management activities
• Experience with remote monitoring systems on plant and equipment (preferably Solar)
• Interpretation of mechanical/electrical engineering drawings, work instructions and design reviews
• Advanced Excel Skills (macros, visual basic)
• Full UK drivers’ licence