Solar Asset Management Expert

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom WiseEnergy Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Operations Lead to join our innovative solar asset management team at WiseEnergy. As a crucial member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing the performance of a diverse portfolio of solar PV plants.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and analyze the technical performance and operations of the Ground Mount PV portfolio on a daily basis;
  • Track and resolve plant incidents, taking ownership of any resolutions;
  • Optimize the availability and performance ratio of the portfolio under your supervision;
  • Support the line manager in the daily supervision and analysis of the portfolio technical performance and operations;
  • Manage relationships with Operation & Maintenance contractors and Customer Interface on Technical Issues;
  • Ensure all O&M / other technical service providers achieve, at a minimum, their contractual obligations;
  • Prepare and deliver periodic reports on technical performance and other operational aspects of the plants, as well as supervise the reporting of junior members of the team;
  • Prepare and review yearly budgets;
  • Supervise and manage outcomes of site visits executed by site managers, as well as post-construction punch lists;
  • Supervise the control of technical documentation related to the plants;
  • Support the line manager in providing regular compliance with DNOs, insurance companies, Public Entities, etc.;
  • Constantly identify and implement process improvements;
  • Support the line manager in coordinating activities with other WiseEnergy departments;
  • Support the line manager in developing a growing and diverse technical team;
  • Support the line manager in establishing and maintaining an environment of internal control and integrity;
  • Lead team meetings to identify internal stresses and allocate support where needed to foster a collaborative working environment;
  • Train and support more junior analysts;

Requirements

  • Excellent project management skills;
  • Superb stakeholder management and influencing skills;
  • Ability to compile and present data clearly, attractively, concisely, and in a way that others find easy to digest (using PowerPoint as well as tools such as PowerBi);
  • Ability to balance priorities;
  • Good commercial understanding of the sector;
  • IT Literacy - you should be interested in technology, including AI, and show the aptitude to bring this into your role and the projects you are accountable for delivering;
  • Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters;
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
  • Passion for our mission 'to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy;
  • Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and 'bring your Alpha'.;

Experience and Qualifications

  • Experience in the renewable energy industry; preferably the Solar PV business: Asset Management, Technical Advisor, Owners' Engineer, O&M contractor, EPC and/or in similar business positions;
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject;
  • Great knowledge of the technical characteristics of PV plants;
  • Experience in the management of PV Portfolios;
  • Understanding the root cause of site problems;
  • In-depth analysis of the performance of the plants;
  • Ability to avoid or limit substantial failures;
  • Ability to work independently and in teams;
  • Ability to attend and run high-level meetings;
  • Experience in the management of O&M handovers;
  • Experience in the management of claims against modules/inverter manufacturers;
  • Be highly pro-active, possessing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
  • Be a committed team player with the ability to multi-task, use initiative and perform well under pressure;
  • Quality oriented;
  • Interdisciplinary general knowledge;
  • International experience would be a plus;
  • Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; SCADA systems; PVSyst (appreciated but not required) and Meteonorm;
  • Proficiency in English, a second language in Spanish, Portuguese or Italian is advantageous;
  • The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

  • A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn;
  • International scope – we operate in over 8 countries;
  • Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week;
  • 30 days' holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December);
  • Private pension;
  • BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents;
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes;
  • Annual discretionary bonus.

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