Asset Management Leader

**Mission**:
In France, Neoen operates 585MW of solar, 313MW of wind and 6MW of storage, and nearly 300MW of additional capacity is under construction in this country.

It is in this context of strong development that our Asset Management Department is looking for an Asset Management Leader who will report to the Asset Management Director.

The Asset Manager Leader needs to oversee globally all the aspects relevant to the assets performance, either from their technical, financial and corporate and social responsibility perspective.

You will manage a team of 7 solar Asset Managers based in 4 different offices in France who are in charge of all Operation and Maintenance dimensions of a group of solar assets located in France, in line with Neoen’s strategic direction and in view of maintaining the highest value of the assets thanks to the maximization of their generated revenue and maintaining their operation capability over time.

You will need to adapt team processes and organization to meet the challenges of portfolio growth, regulatory changes to renewable assets and adaptation to changing electricity markets.

Each team member has the following responsibilities:

- Maximize production and billing of the portfolio to meet or exceed the business plan, minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
- Monitor the plants performance through adequate KPIs and detect and resolve issues on daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Track and calculate all losses the plants incur on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Implement corrective action plans
- Monitor the actuals vs budget and explain the differences
- Supervise O&M contractors and external consultants involved in preparation and execution of the Operation and Maintenance activities
- Ensure that the asset is operating in accordance with the contractual obligations of the O&M contractors
- Monitor the punch list items resulting from the construction works
- Ensure Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental objectives are achieved
- Ensure operations and maintenance performance targets are achieved
- Ensure maintenance outcomes are achieved while fostering a planned maintenance culture
- Manage the compliance of the assets and the mitigations measures required by the authorities
- Manage the PPA contracts
- Manage relationship with stakeholders during O&M (off-taker, grid operator, O&M contractor, landowners, lenders, etc...)
- Coordinate and liaise as required with local communities to ensure the continuity of the relations established throughout the assets development and construction period
- Prepare the budget forecasts for the O&M and update them on a monthly basis based upon actuals provided by Neoen’s finance department
- Prepare O&M reporting for internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant agreements
- Initiate claims against contractors or manufacturers if necessary
- Declare claims to insurers in case of incident and ensure follow-up
- Handle any third party claims
- Provide assistance to the Development team for setting-up O&M solutions, discuss with potential contractors/other parties or negotiating O&M agreements before financial close of future projects

**Key stakeholders relationships**
- Off takers
- O&M contractor
- Third parties
- Lenders or their agents
- Contractors
- Regulatory authorities
- Other local authorities
- Consultants
- Landowners
- Local communities

**Profil**:

- Degree in engineering (process / civil / mechanical / electrical / environment)
- Additional Business / Project management qualification would be a plus
- ** 8-10 years**of professional experience including a first successful experience in team management
- Professional experience in the renewable energy sector, ideally in asset management
- Working knowledge and understanding of renewable energy plants and equipment such as solar plants and associated electrical equipment, auxiliary plant and high voltage infrastructure
- High level troubleshooting and problem solving skills and the ability to be technically innovative
- Contract management experience
- Demonstrated up-to-date working knowledge of Workplace Health, Safety & Environment requirements
- Well-developed computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Effective leadership and supervision skills
- Excellent communication and liaison skills with the proven ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Autonomy
- Willingness to take wide responsibility
- Ability to travel to the sites
- French driving license
- English speaking

**Compétences**:
Project Management

Problem Solving

HSE Procedures

**A propos de Neoen**:
**Nous valorisons la diversité**:
**Julie Duchesne**

DRH Groupe