Asset Manager - Onshore Wind

Location: Remote in Netherlands

Salary: €65,000 - €70,000

TGRC is working with a leading renewable energy company who have significantly invested into renewable assets across Europe. The company is looking for an Asset Manager with a focus on Windfarms across Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of 6-10 windfarms located across the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Perform general windfarm asset management duties as required
• Carry out safety inductions, manage contractors, provide toolbox talks and manage on site risks
• Manage competitive pricing processes for required work and exercise technical and commercial management of subcontractors
• Track wind farms production, alarms and malfunctions
• Complete monthly reports including production, availability and outage reporting as required
• Liaise and manage relationship with local stakeholders, landowners, residents and authorities
• Manage and follow-up of claims in connection with the insurer
• Optimise production and asset enhancement
• Submit and manage availability warranty claims with the turbine provider
• Manage the grid connections and HV aspects of the portfolio in Netherlands
• Represent the company and the wind farms with residents, administration and third parties
• Report any legal/commercial implications to management and resolve issues as appropriate
• Travel to wind farm sites in Netherlands as required and occasional trips within Europe
• Procure, brief and manage legal representation when required
• Take a leadership role when required on issues and ensure they are driven to completion
• Undertake such other duties/responsibilities as may be assigned to you from time to time

Your Profile

• A Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in windfarm grid operations/management
• Excellent team player, with strong stakeholder relationship building skills
• Great organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• A technical working knowledge of Siemens and Enercon turbines and the key issues in their operation and maintenance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to report both good and bad news on issues, current project status, upcoming deadlines in a precise manner
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of MS Office (SCADA knowledge an advantage)
• Possess a full, clean driver’s licence (category B)
• Speak and write fluent Dutch & English