Head of Asset Management – C&I (Solar PV) at SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of commercial, financial, and technical asset managers to optimise asset performance and compliance.
• Develop and implement strategies for efficient and cost-effective operation of renewable energy assets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines, including health and safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Develop and manage budgets for the operation and maintenance of assets.
• Monitor and analyse asset performance to optimise efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage external debt facilities, including ongoing reporting and loan compliance.
• Develop risk management strategies for asset ownership and operation.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and provide leadership for new technologies and approaches.
• Implement best practice asset management, optimising long-term commercial and technical performance.
• Establish/refine systems and processes for improved commercial and technical oversight, performance monitoring, and stakeholder reporting.
• Manage and create accurate and timely stakeholder reporting, including reporting to investors, lenders, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify value accretive opportunities on existing assets and present proposals to the Investment Committee.
• Own business plans, budgets, capital projects, and other initiatives on existing assets.
• Ensure compliance across the portfolio with project contracts, HSE, regulation, and policy.
• Contribute to the quarterly valuations process by supporting assumption methodologies, management, and informative quarterly reporting.
• Work closely with the investment team to provide technical and commercial input into the investment process.
• Monitor and report asset performance, implementing strategies for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the transfer of Assets post commissioning to Fund or SPV.
• Facilitate periodic internal and external audits.
• Any other job duties associated with this role.

Specific Attributes:

• A profound understanding of the C&I renewable energy industry, focusing on solar asset management and operations.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of key commercial agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, etc.) and project finance, including asset reporting requirements, covenants, and ratio tests.
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities with proven experience in managing and building effective teams. Capable of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and external counterparts.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement strategic plans for the efficient and cost-effective operation of renewable energy assets.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines, including health and safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Stays up to date with industry trends and provides leadership for new technologies and approaches in the renewable energy sector.

Desirable Attributes:

• Holds a relevant degree or equivalent financial/technical/commercial qualification. A master's degree or higher is beneficial.
• Possesses a passion for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) with a good awareness of HSE legislation and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective communication with stakeholders, investors, lenders, and internal teams.
• Sound data management skills to handle and analyse information crucial for decision-making and reporting.
• Solid planning and organising skills, including effective prioritisation and resource management, to deliver high-quality work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proactively identifies value accretive opportunities on existing assets and presents proposals to the Investment Committee.
• Fosters collaboration within the Asset Management Team and other functional teams across the business, promoting a one-team approach.
• Works towards optimising the long-term commercial and technical performance of assets, contributing to the overall success of the company's renewable energy portfolio.

What Does Success Look Like?

By month 3:

• I will have successfully familiarised myself with our software and departmental processes.
• Active participation in monthly 1:1 meetings, gaining knowledge of my team and our asset portfolio.
• I have formulated the team structure, agreed on the Accountability Chart, and have a team plan for the year, including systems, processes, and people.

By month 6:

• I will demonstrate a solid understanding and effective performance of roles and responsibilities.
• I will be accountable for the Asset Management department and change management of team members in this team.
• I achieved my key performance indicators (KPIs) and proficiently utilised all internal software.
• Active engagement with the team, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring peers recognise the value of my contributions.

By month 12:

• I will confidently execute my 5 key roles and responsibilities.
• Providing valuable support to team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Producing quality work that directly contributes to the company reaching its goals in the renewable energy portfolio.