Asset Manager - Renewables

Phillip Riley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Riley is seeking an Asset Manager to oversee performance, operations and maintenance of renewable energy assets across development, construction, commissioning and operations.

You will report to the Head of Asset Management and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to drive value and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience owning operational, technical or commercial outcomes in asset-intensive settings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with autonomy.
• Experience managing O&M contracts or outsourced service providers.
• Strong budget, forecast and financial performance management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as owner representative for utility-scale renewable assets across the portfolio.
• Manage asset performance against operations, financial and contractual KPIs.
• Lead improvements and drive defect rectification and asset optimisation.
• Oversee contractor/service provider performance and governance.
• Coordinate asset intake, integration, and portfolio performance.
• Prepare monthly asset management reporting and insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Autonomy

Budget/forecasting

Operational excellence

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering / Asset Management / Commerce / Finance

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.