O&M / Asset Manager – Renewable Energy

Approach People; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is seeking an experienced O&M / Asset Manager for renewable assets across France. You will oversee day-to-day operations, monitor performance, and coordinate with external contractors to optimize reliability and output.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will manage budgets, prepare technical and financial reports for management and investors, and contribute to long-term asset strategies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical / Energy / Industrial Maintenance or equivalent.
• 4–6+ years of experience in O&M, Asset Management, or Renewable Operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, SCADA supervision, and performance data analysis.
• Familiar with HV/MV standards, safety regulations, and QHSE procedures.
• Comfortable managing budgets, contracts, and investor reporting.
• Analytical mindset, autonomy, and solid technical leadership.
• Fluent in English (French is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day Operations & Maintenance activities across solar, wind and storage sites.
• Monitor performance indicators (availability, production, PR) and identify optimization opportunities.
• Manage and evaluate external O&M contractors and service providers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety and technical standards (HV/MV, QHSE, ICPE).
• Oversee service contracts, warranties, and insurance matters.
• Prepare and manage OPEX budgets and deliver detailed technical & financial reports to management and investors.
• Contribute to long-term asset performance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

O&M experience

Asset management

Electrical systems

SCADA knowledge

Budget management

Investor reporting

Analytical mindset

English fluent

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

O&M / Asset Manager – Renewable Energy

France – Paris / Lyon / Nantes / Toulouse / Marseille
Renewable Energy – Operations & Asset Performance

About the Company

Our client is a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) active across Europe in the development, construction, and operation of solar, wind and storage assets.
To support the rapid growth of its operational portfolio, the company is hiring an experienced O&M / Asset Manager to oversee the technical, contractual, and financial performance of its renewable assets.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will ensure the operational excellence of the company’s renewable energy portfolio:

• Supervise day-to-day Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities across solar, wind and storage sites.

• Monitor performance indicators (availability, production, PR) and identify optimization opportunities.

• Manage and evaluate external O&M contractors and service providers.

• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety and technical standards (HV/MV, QHSE, ICPE).

• Oversee service contracts, warranties, and insurance matters.

• Prepare and manage OPEX budgets and deliver detailed technical & financial reports to management and investors.

• Contribute to long-term asset performance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Profile

• Engineering degree in Electrical / Energy / Industrial Maintenance or equivalent.

• 4–6+ years of experience in O&M, Asset Management, or Renewable Operations.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, SCADA supervision, and performance data analysis.

• Familiar with HV/MV standards, safety regulations, and QHSE procedures.

• Comfortable managing budgets, contracts, and investor reporting.

• Analytical mindset, autonomy, and solid technical leadership.

• Fluent in English (French is a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive package: €60,000 – €95,000 / year + bonus + benefits.

• Permanent position – hybrid work model available.

• Career path toward Head of Asset Management / Technical Director.

Why Join?

• Play a direct role in optimizing renewable energy production and reliability.

• Join a passionate, expert, and fast-growing international team.

• Work on high-value assets that make a real impact on the energy transition.