Asset Manager – Solar PV/Energy at SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

Job Description:

The purpose of the Asset Manager is to manage several solar assets/SPVs by ensuring best practices for safety, quality and environmental performance whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project and complying with all of the applicable contractual agreements. You will be the primary contact for all asset management activities carried out on the project and be fully responsible for the day-to-day management of each asset; this will involve working with the financial management team and other internal personnel to provide a solid asset management function across all of the assets.

As the Asset Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing management of financial, commercial, and administrative tasks necessary to ensure the optimal financial performance of our portfolio.

Position of the job in the organisation:

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of O&M on all matters.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Management of the contracts of the SPVs through monitoring, reporting, as well as financial and administrative support
• Optimise project performance
• Monitor performance during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure all contracted SLAs are met or improved
• Review and enhance maintenance strategies and activities to reduce downtime 
• Review regular and other reporting the team/contractors provided and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed timeously.
• Build strong relationships with contractors
• Direct supervision of sub-contractors or overseeing the work of management contractors where required
• Identify and establish the necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of each asset. 
• Identify equipment faults, and carry out diagnoses and troubleshooting activities with support from the Monitoring Team.
• Manage the project operational budgets
• Prepare regular asset management reports on each asset 
• Maintain and develop management tools, including Operating Plans, Asset Registers and other management tools as necessary
• Be the primary contact person for the managed assets. 
• Visit company sites to assess status and conditions, equating to approximately two per month. 
• Maintain data security and confidentiality 
• Comply with all required fire, health and safety requirements for your work environment, including making yourself aware of the currently applicable policies and risk assessments, acting accordingly, and attending any required training. 
• Liaise day-to-day with the Monitoring Team, including Analysts and Maintenance Managers.
• Any other reasonable task as requested by a Manager, Partner or Director of the business.

Required Qualifications:

An Engineering Degree / National Higher Diploma

Principal responsibilities:

PERSON DESCRIPTION

Experience:

• Experience with remote monitoring systems on plants and equipment (preferably solar) 
• Interpretation of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, work instructions and design reviews 
• Contract & Budget management 
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, visual basic)

Advantageous Skills include:

• Previous experience in solar farm asset management activities 
• Previous experience in a similar role with multiple assets

Specific Attributes:

• Demonstrate practical teamwork and close collaboration across functions and geographical locations to facilitate knowledge sharing and continued learning and development for the benefit of everyone 
• Excellent time keeping, punctuality and consistent attendance at work, as well as meeting deadlines, persevering with challenging tasks, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and consistently delivering work to the highest standard 
• To act ethically and with integrity in all working practices and behave honestly and decently. Be trusted and able to take sole responsibility for a task or work alone where required. 
• Respond to changing requirements that may affect the working day and deal appropriately with varying customer needs. 
• Capable of planning effectively and then dealing with several different tasks at a time whilst still maintaining a priority on the needs of the business and our customers
• Deal with challenging situations positively; have the ability to remain calm and maintain a balanced viewpoint when dealing with complex or challenging matters and demonstrate a high degree of resilience in the workplace. 
• Able to communicate at all levels across the staff and management and to interact professionally with all stakeholders and customers 
• Understand that the needs of the customer take priority and strive for excellence in customer satisfaction at all times