Senior Asset Manager

TN Norway; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of renewable energy! This role offers a unique opportunity to lead Asset Management activities, ensuring operational excellence in Hydro, Wind, and Solar projects. You will play a vital role in maximizing asset value and driving strategic initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position promises personal and professional growth in a multinational environment that values innovation and responsibility. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector and possess strong analytical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shape a greener future.

Benefits

Professional Development

Positive Working Environment

Diverse Workplace

Competitive Employment Terms

Qualifications

• 15+ years in renewable energy with engineering background required.
• Knowledge of operational requirements for Hydro, Wind, and Solar power.

Responsibilities

• Manage asset portfolio and develop financial performance vision.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain stakeholder relations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Business and Data Intelligence Software

Job description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has 5300 employees in 21 countries.

As part of the Norwegian state-owned Statkraft Group, Statkraft has been in India since 2004 and was the first foreign investor in the Indian hydropower sector. The objective is to become a significant independent power producer in India over the next few years.

Our business enablers are the backbone to everything we do at Statkraft, providing seamless and value-adding work to the organization and playing an important role in our mission towards a carbon-free future. Whatever your area, you’ll provide the dedicated services and strategic support that our global and rapidly growing organization needs to make the future greener.

Job Description

The role represents a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth by being a part of the team involved in Asset Management activities in India. The role requires you to provide oversight of all operational activities, management of the operational and maintenance teams, financial control, contract management, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, technical and risk evaluations, and relationship management.

Main responsibilities:

• Organize and manage Asset portfolio in accordance with The Statkraft way, efficiently and effectively according to investment preferences and goals.
• Develop a portfolio management vision for the renewable (Hydro, Eolic and Solar) energy portfolio including: forecasting, reporting, budgeting and portfolio financial and energy performance.
• Maximize value asset and secure total return for each asset through analysis of efficiency as well as identifying opportunities for further improvement.
• Establish, set and monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual physical and financial performance KPIs in accordance with the asset plans.
• Collaborate with internal organizations including sustainability, legal, tax, accounting, procurement operations, and finance to implement process solutions.
• Refine processes and reviews to support decision making, prioritization and track and measure progress across key stakeholders.
• Support financial controller with analysis of P&L variance and Forecast and assets budget review.
• Ensure all regulatory compliances and manage Insurance and claim process.
• Maintain compliance with all Statkraft requirements and regulatory standards on Business Ethics, Health, Safety, Environment and Social.
• Maintain and grow good relations with internal and external service providers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely reporting of asset plans and performance to the asset owner and key stakeholders.
• Support Business Development project (M&A and greenfield) in detailed preparation of long-term budgets, as well as Benchmarking comparison across renewable Energy technologies for long-term planning.

Qualifications

Background and Experience:

• Experience of minimum 15 years working in renewable energy (Hydro, Eolic and Solar).
• Relevant university degree (Master or Bachelor), preferably in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (engineering background is a pre-requisite).
• Knowledge of operational requirements for Hydro Power plant, Wind, Solar Farms (utility scale).
• Experience in Business Development Wind; Eolic and Solar projects is a plus.
• Experience in dealing with complex contractual agreements both in their underlying negotiation and adherence to scope.
• Good understanding of Regulations related to Renewable Energy (including Hydro; Eolic and Solar Power and Grid regulations).
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of business and data intelligence software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Effectively manage multiple assignments occasionally under time constraints.
• Willing to travel, flexible and dynamic.

Personal attributes:

• Result-oriented power sector professional with strong analytic skills, highly motivated, ability to work independently as well as contributing in a team.
• Structured and highly attentive to details.
• Capable of presenting results clearly in a written and verbal way.
• Strong in analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In possession of high integrity and committed to enhance company’s overall success.
• Possessing spirit of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence.

Additional Information:

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 128 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• Professional and personal development in a multinational company experiencing strong growth.
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation.
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background.
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes.

Contact: Seema Amithkumar

Last date to submit application: 26.10.2023.

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