Asset Manager - Renewables

Phillip Riley; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Riley is seeking an Asset Manager to oversee performance, operations and maintenance of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the lifecycle—from development to operations. The role requires owning outcomes, managing budgets and coordinating O&M contractors, with a focus on performance optimisation and risk mitigation.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Asset Management, lead multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagements, and deliver monthly performance reports

Qualifications

• Experience owning operational, technical or commercial outcomes in asset-intensive environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with autonomy.
• Experience managing O&M contracts or service providers.
• Experience solving complex operational or performance issues.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting or financial performance management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in renewable energy, power generation or energy infrastructure.
• Experience working with utility-scale solar, wind, or storage assets.
• Exposure to acquisitions or asset integration.
• Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Commerce, Finance, or related.

Responsibilities

• Act as owner representative for utility-scale renewable energy assets.
• Manage asset performance against operational, financial and contractual objectives.
• Identify and drive resolution of operational, technical and commercial issues.
• Lead asset improvement initiatives and performance optimisation.
• Prepare monthly asset management reports and performance updates.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and business planning.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers.
• Ensure asset management activities are documented and controlled.

Skills

Asset management

Stakeholder management

O&M contracts

Budgeting & forecasting

Performance optimisation

Contractor management

Compliance & governance

Risk management

Reporting

Renewable energy

Education

Engineering degree

Asset management degree

Commerce/Finance degree

Job description

With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, this company has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. After building and acquiring a significant number of projects, their current operating portfolio currently comprises over 800MW of solar and wind capacity across Australia, with construction underway on a further approximate 200MW of capacity.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, the Asset Manager will be responsible for overseeing the performance, operations and maintenance of a number of utility renewable energy projects across our portfolio at varying stages of the project life cycle including across development, engineering, construction, commissioning and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Ownership & Performance

• Act as owner representative for utility scale renewable energy assets.
• Manage asset performance against operational, financial and contractual objectives.
• Identify, prioritise and drive resolution of operational, technical and commercial issues.
• Lead asset improvement initiatives and support delivery of performance optimisation opportunities.
• Drive progress against defect rectification and asset improvement programs.
• Support the integration of new assets into the operating portfolio.

Contractor & Service Provider Management

• Manage relationships with O&M contractors and specialist service providers.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations and agreed KPIs.
• Facilitate issue resolution and hold contractors accountable for delivery.
• Support contract administration, performance reviews and variation management.
• Develop and manage operating budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor expenditure and asset financial performance
• Contribute to business planning and asset value optimisation activities.
• Prepare recommendations to support commercial and operational decision making.

Stakeholder Management

• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate specialist support across technical, commercial, compliance and HSSE functions.
• Communicate asset performance, risks and priorities clearly and effectively.
• Represent the asset owner in routine operational and performance discussions.
• Support compliance with contractual, regulatory and internal governance requirements.
• Identify and manage asset risks and escalation requirements.
• Participate in audits, reviews and reporting processes as required.
• Ensure asset management activities are appropriately documented and controlled.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly asset management reports and performance updates.
• Maintain accurate records relating to asset performance, budgets, defects and improvement programs.
• Provide practical insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Role Requirements

• Experience taking ownership of operational, technical or commercial outcomes within an asset-intensive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers or operational stakeholders.
• Experience solving complex operational, technical or performance-related issues.
• Experience contributing to budgets, forecasts, business planning or financial performance management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within renewable energy, power generation or energy infrastructure.
• Experience managing O&M contracts or outsourced service providers.
• Experience supporting operational improvement, defect resolution or asset optimisation programs.
• Experience working with utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage or other critical infrastructure assets.
• Exposure to acquisitions, asset integration or major operational transition programs
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Asset Management, Commerce, Finance, Business or a related discipline.