Asset Management Specialist

The Nadara group; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Focus on wellbeing

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking an Asset Management Specialist to enhance asset management practices across their international portfolio. The role involves managing operational strategies, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships within energy markets. Candidates should have a degree in Management Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience, ideally in the power sector. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• In-depth understanding of O&M duties and QHSE responsibilities.
• Capability in financial rules including IFRS.
• Experience with complex ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Support asset management processes for international portfolio.
• Manage O&M strategy implementation and evaluate performance.
• Provide guidance to the global asset management team.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives like portfolio refinancing and ERP hierarchy review.
• Onboard new assets and ensure smooth onboarding through development, construction and commissioning.

Skills

Experience in power industry

Understanding O&M activities

Knowledge of energy market dynamics

Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Advanced IT skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Education

Degree in Management Engineering

Additional training in Economics or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

R0001423 Asset Management Specialist (Open)*We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.**We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.**Discover more about our business here:**Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.**Discover more about our culture and approach here:*## **Job Description Summary:**As Asset Management Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the governance, standardisation and optimisation of asset management processes across Nadara’s international portfolio. Working closely with country teams and central functions, you will contribute to maximising operational performance at portfolio level, ensuring consistency, compliance and continuous improvement.## **Job Description:****Key responsibilities*** Provide standards for the main administrative and operative processes related with SPVs governance and asset management ordinary activities (i.e. insurance claims, reporting, budgeting inputs); ensure the implementation of those processes and procedures and perform internal audits and manage external ones.* Manage the O&M strategy implementation at portfolio level defining and fine-tuning scope, terms & conditions with the support of Procurement; evaluate the results in regards performance and OPEX savings;* Manage global framework agreements (including LDs/Bonus payments, energy off taking reports and related metrics).* Coordinate budgeting process at portfolio level with regular checks on expenditures and OPEX tracking, in collaboration with P&C (Planning & Control) department* Provide guidance to the global asset management team in the use of all the Company systems and business platforms to ensure full compliance with Company policy and procedures* Interact with Energy Markets to establish a strong relationship between departments supporting the implementation of energy dispatching/trading strategy at portfolio level* Provide specific support and technical advisory for strategic initiatives impacting the whole portfolio (i.e. portfolio warehouse, portfolio refinancing, ERP process hierarchy review, etc.);* Manage the operational phase of the onboarding of the new assets and ensure smooth and regular process with ad hoc presence during development, construction and commissioning phase* Conduct, with the support of other COO areas, business analysis at portfolio level trying to identify OPEX/CAPEX savings through the coordination of the area managers.* Provide active support to GROWTH and other COO departments to ensure the receipt of all the necessary inputs to the business models related with revamping/repowering/colocation initiatives* Act as a focal point for Communication/Sustainability topics: provide inputs for ESG reporting acting as a bridge/collector from site to headquarters.* Manage special and relevant projects/issues related with portfolio operations where additional seniority is needed to manage regulatory/law compliance and to interact with Authorities or other relevant/noticeable external stakeholders**Health, Safety, Quality & Environment (HSQE)*** Promote and uphold high HSQE standards across the asset portfolio, contributing to a strong safety and sustainability culture.**What we are looking for****Experience & technical skills*** Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the power industry and energy business.* In depth understanding of the O&M activities performed on site and related QHSE duties* Excellent knowledge of the energy market dynamics and trends.* Relevant knowledge of complex ERP, with prior experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365, highly valued.* Advanced IT skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office package.* Proper understanding of accounting and financial rules and principles, including IFRS**Soft skills & mindset*** Lean management* Strategic thinking* Project management and problem solving* Empathy and effective communication: flexible style to be adapted to the different internal and external stakeholders### **Education*** Technical background, preferably a degree in Management Engineering.* Additional training in Economics or an MBA is considered a plus.**Travel*** Occasional travel across the EU, UK and US to attend site visits, team meetings or commissioning activities.**Pay and benefits**At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.**Equality and equity**Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution.Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.**What we expect from you**We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.**Location:**Milano - Martesana**Time Type:**Full time**Worker Subtype:**Regular