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

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

MET GroupBudapest, Hungary
20 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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