Asset Manager - Solar farms

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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 assets by ensuring best practice for HSE performance, whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project and complying with all applicable contractual agreements.

• 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 to ensure all contracted SLA's are met or improved; review and enhance maintenance strategies to reduce downtime
• Review regular and other reporting provided by contractors and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed
• Direct supervision of sub contractors or oversee 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 necessary tools
• 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 - including regular calls with those on company sites

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• At least 1 year of 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 driver's licence

Bristol - Hybrid working available

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