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

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 Renewables and Asset Segments Hungarian 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).

Qualifications :

• Masters 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 Hungarian language knowledge is required.

Additional Information :

What we can offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Participation in complex project tasks
• High degree of responsibility and independence
• International career opportunity and a cross-functional working environment
• Great atmosphere with a friendly and supportive international team
• Hybrid working opportunity.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time