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Renewable Asset and O&M Manager (PV / BESS Projects) - Hungary

MET GroupBudapest, Hungary

19 days ago

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a new colleague who has renewable energy / electrical engineering background, has relevant experience in asset management and / or O&M of solar projects and would be keen to take responsibility for the management of PV power plants within the Green Assets Division’s operating asset portfolio.

Main responsibilities :

Oversee the asset management and O&M of solar (PV) power plants, ensuring efficient and safe energy generation
Ensure the assets / solar plants perform in accordance with the contractual obligations, defined KPIs and safety standards
Prepare the budget forecasts for the O&M
Optimise power generation ensuring reliability, safety and cost efficiency
Internal and external stakeholder management, including management reporting and business update communications
Monitor asset performance, take preventive and corrective action in accordance with technical and budget requirements
Carry out failure analysis and provide technical assistance
Analyse the power generation data and do root cause analysis (RCA) of the failure and take necessary decisions to find suitable solutions
Provide information for weekly reports of the asset / plant performance
Drive and ensure safety in carrying out the activities at project sites
Understand the O&M contracts and various guarantee / warranty clause applicable to the equipment / system / services
Ensure contractual obligations to various equipment supplier / OEM / service provider resulting risk free projects / assets.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and take actions towards de-risking the assets in the long run of their operational life cycle
Reduce unplanned downtime of the plant through proactive measures
Monitor and supervise direct reports as per the good industry practices
Project management of special projects (e.g. revamping, integration of new assets in the portfolio),
The position would require occasional business trips within Europe.

Qualifications

Master's degree in electrical engineering, energy or renewable energy engineering, or a related field

Proven and relevant experience (2+ years) in Asset Management and / or O&M of solar projects

Strong understanding of solar technologies, operational management, contractual administration, vendor / sub-contractor management, budgeting and cost management as well as related standards

Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and diagnostics of solar plant equipment

Efficient in MS office (PowerPoint, MS Projects, Excel, Word etc.)

Willing to travel to project sites

Proactive attitude, excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Fluent English and in Hungarian language knowledge is required, any additional language knowledge (e.g. Italian, Spanish, German or other European language) is an advantage

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