Head of Asset Management - Solar & BESS

FWG46002

Sydney CBD, NSW

The new Australian operations of a large, listed company pursuing a new technology driven decarbonization strategy is focusing on investments in renewable energy assets and new energy technologies, trading and supply of energy as well as demand and portfolio management solutions.

The Australian business has an ambitious growth target with an active buy and build strategy, which includes development of projects in solar, battery and pumped hydro energy storage as well as the acquisition of existing renewable energy generation and storage assets. They are currently trading and have applied for an electricity retail license.

The CEO is looking to hire a Head of Asset Management to build the asset management function to manage the technical, operational and financial performance of portfolio assets and update the asset management strategy as required to cater to the portfolio’s growth. Currently there are two operating solar farms with other projects under development – batteries, solar and pumped hydro.

The role will have broad responsibilities across contract management (financing agreements, power purchase agreements, connection agreements, O&M agreements and insurance policies), compliance, stakeholder management, asset performance analysis and improvement, and will be supported by an Asset Performance Analyst.

Requirements

A tertiary qualification in a technical, engineering or commercial discipline.
Previous experience in asset management for solar and battery assets.
Advanced project management skills, preferably with a project management qualification.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Adept at problem identification and resolution.
Experience with asset management related tools.
Experience with HSEQ, risk management and contract management.
An understanding of energy use and energy markets in Australia.
Excellent time management and organisation skills.
Proactive with high levels of initiative.
Collaborative team player.
Current driver’s licence.
Willingness to travel regionally and interstate.
Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Freshwater Group

Freshwater Group is a best practice renewable energy recruitment business that focuses on all renewable and low carbon emission, energy efficiency and disruptive clean technology businesses as well as energy infrastructure, storage, and management.

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