Asset Manager - Italy

Generale Du Solaire; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Generale Du Solaire is seeking a professional to manage and supervise photovoltaic power plants in Italy. You will be accountable for performance, operational, contractual, and administrative management, acting as the main contact for O&M contractors and regulatory bodies.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, at least 2 years of experience in photovoltaic energy, and strong skills in data analysis and Excel.

Competenze

• At least 2 years’ experience in photovoltaic energy sector companies.
• Driving license required for on-site visits.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and management software.

Mansioni

• Manage all contractual aspects related to operational contracts.
• Monitor key indicators by asset on a monthly basis.
• Draw up and monitor annual operating budgets.

Conoscenze

Data analysis and interpretation

Interpersonal and networking skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of Excel and management software

Knowledge of electricity market regulation

English (B2 level)

French

Formazione

Degree in engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Reporting hierarchically to the Managing Director Italy and functionally to the Production and Asset Director in France, you will be responsible for managing and supervising all photovoltaic power plants in Italy from their commissioning and throughout their operation duration supported by company Asset Director and her team.

You will be responsible for the operating results of the SPVs, accountable for the performance of the plants, and the operational, contractual and administrative management of the portfolio. You will be the main contact of all operational third parties (O&M, H&S, electricity off-takers, GSE, e-distribuzione…)

To this end, you will have the following main tasks :

Responsibilities

• Manage (including negotiation and implementation) all contractual and operational aspects, rights and obligations related to the operational contracts (e.g. electricity off-take contracts, GSE contracts, outsourced asset management contracts (if any), O&M agreements, H&S agreements, leases…) in accordance with the Group guidelines and strategy, involving the appropriate departments and ensuring adequate coordination. Check the respect of performance guarantees provided by EPC contractors until 2 years after COD.
• Manage the interface with the O&M contractors for support and validation in the management of technical aspects and for guarantees check.
• Check the technical reports of the O&M contactors and request further clarifications if necessary to ensure adequate monitoring of the system’s performance. Work with technical teams to secure the resources needed to implement improvement initiatives.
• Monitor key indicators (production, availability, sales, etc.) by asset on a monthly basis - Analyze variances against budget.
• Manage insurance policies and any claims in relationship with the insurance companies and the O&M contractors.
• Fulfill all the obligations required by the grid operator, the market, the regulator and/or any other institutions regarding contractual or market requirements.
• Draw up and monitor annual operating budgets with the aim of maximizing the profitability of the assets.
• Control and approve invoicing and periodically verify and monitor the energy metering of the systems in order to guarantee the regular and consistent flow of revenues to the companies (PPA, FER and GOs revenues).
• Maintain contact with the Finance department for accounting, taxes, treasury, planning, controlling & reporting activities and in the preparation of financial statements and other relevant reports and declarations for the assigned companies.
• Support and/or prepare internal and external periodic reporting related to asset management activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering.
• At least 2 years’ experience in companies operating in the photovoltaic energy sector.
• Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, predisposition for teamwork and relationships with various internal and external contacts.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Office & management softwares.
• Good knowledge of the electricity market regulation would be a plus.
• Good knowledge of the English language (minimum B2 level).
• Knowledge of the French language is a plus.
• Driving license (on-site visits are to be expected).