Solar Technical Manager - Asset Management

Posted 29 May 2018
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Contact NameHarry Davies

Job description

Company

Our client are a major provider of Asset Management services to the European Renewable Energy market. With a portfolio exceeding 1GW under management they are looking for an experienced Technical Expert to oversee the operations of their UK portfolio.  This will involve ensuring optimum performance of the portfolio by continuing and growing a robust reporting line while managing a team of technical performance analysts.

Function 

  • Technical reference for Junior Technical Managers
  • Deep understanding of Solar Assets (4 – 5 years’ experience) 
  • To coordinate optimization of performance of the entire portfolio
  • To develop Junior Technical Managers and site managers to undertake their role to the best possible standards 
  • To develop sector best practice in terms of technical performance, technical portfolio management and supporting systems and processes
  • Previous experience in constructing solar farms will be advantageous 
  • Previous experience as TA is desirable

Responsibilties

  • To develop the technical team to operate to the best of their ability at all times and to secure relevant opportunities for their progression
  • To optimise performance on all the assets through deep analysis of each components.
  • To ensure optimal PR/Availability per asset
  • To ensure all O&M providers achieve, as a minimum, their contractual obligations by undertaking monthly reviews with clear actions against monthly reports and outstanding site visit items and by issuing defects notices/formal letters promptly as appropriate
  • To ensure every asset has an annual performance optimisation plan agreed by the TM
  • To ensure 100% security of all assets including full availability of CCTV systems
  • To act as the representative of the technical asset management service to all existing and prospective clients To ensure all outstanding issues on PAC / IAC / FAC punch lists are resolved swiftly and closed before next milestone is due
  • To lead on specific technical failures of the main components
  • To act as the technical lead on site such us landlord, neighbour etc.,
  • Expertise on solar inverters