Asset Manager

Description

The Position 

The Asset Manager will oversee a number of Renewable Energy assets in the RES Australia portfolio (Wind, Solar PV or Storage) on behalf of RES’s clients, ensuring adherence to practice for safety, compliance, quality and environmental performance, whilst maximizing revenue and enhancing community and stakeholder engagement through the project lifecycle. Particular emphasis is placed on management of contractual obligations on behalf of RES’s clients. The Asset Manager will look for ways to improve the value of the asset.

The role will manage the relationship with the client and be the key point of contact and ensure that variations and proposals for additional services are promptly raised with the client.

The Asset Manager will be the focal point for the project throughout the operational lifecycle and will be completely responsible for the day-to-day management of the asset, including management of the O&M contractor.

This role will promote and enhance the asset performance and shall be a highly visible role within RES and in the wider community.

The Asset Manager will also be responsible for the management of project budgets and asset operating / business plans.

The Asset Manager will procure support for all activities related to the respective project from a dedicated team allocated to the project. Line management of team members where appropriate and 3rd party contractors and consultants as required. The Asset Manager will be responsible for ensuring that RES resources are deployed efficiently.

Key Accountabilities 

• Where projects are under construction or are new to the RESA Asset Management portfolio, manage all mobilisation and transitional tasks to ensure that the project is prepared and ready for Operations to the client’s satisfaction, according to the Asset Management Agreement (AMA). 
• Where appropriate write the annual business plan for the asset and review as agreed with the client. Look for opportunities to improve the value of the asset. 
• Compile, manage and regularly review asset risk registers. 
• Take full responsibility for delivery of all obligations related to key project documents as identified in the AMA. 
• Take responsibility for the relationship and be the key contact with the client. 
• Ensure that RES resources are deployed efficiently on the project and the work is carried out to fulfil the obligations within the scope of the AMA agreement raising variations and proposals for additional services for out of scope works. 
• Take full responsibility for delivery of the obligations of the respective Asset Management Agreement. Work closely with RESA Business Development Manager to maximise supplementary revenue opportunities through the provision of Additional Services to the Client, and where Additional Services have been agreed, manage the delivery of the specified service. 
• Project management of EPC Contractor Defects, including commercial and technical review of proposals, coordination with equity and extensive record keeping. 
• Ensure that all operating assets adhere to statutory requirements for Health, Safety and Environmental performance and comply with project specific requirements in accordance with planning requirements; grid connection conditions; O&M agreement; warranties and guarantees; power purchase agreements; and all other project agreements and approvals. 
• Co-ordinate day-to-day performance of a number of operating assets by reacting to emergencies and co- ordinating scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. This may be via direct line management of staff, supervision of sub-contractors and/or overseeing the work of clients’ contractors ensuring all contracts are delivered as per the agreements.
• Maintain and develop project specific management tools including; Performance Guarantees, Budgets, Operating Plans, Reporting, Fixed Asset Registers and other quality management tools as necessary. Maintain a complete, detailed, organised and accurate set of project records, forms, templates, procedures, guides and associated communications.
• Manage the respective projects’ obligations under the National Electricity Rules, including dispatch management; reconciliation of market settlements; communication with AEMO Operational functions; GPS; and all other essential compliance obligations. Utilise internal RESA resources, Clients’ contractors and RESA subcontractors where appropriate.
• Work closely with other bodies, e.g. Australian Energy Regulator, Clean Energy Regulator to maintain project regulatory compliance. Manage obligations in a structured, visible and auditable way utilising internal systems, team and subcontractors where appropriate.
• Develop strong community relations in the project locality, including managing landholder(s) and community relationships and ensuring accurate and timely payments to stake holders.
• Manage and prepare the suite of internal and external project reports in an accurate and timely way as well as review contractors reports, calculations, etc. to ensure optimal reporting is being undertaken
• Be an exemplary role model to encourage the avoidance of risk-taking behaviours across the business and provide the personal commitment never to “risk it”.

 

Knowledge	Skills
·       Renewable Energy Operations  ·       Contractor Management  ·       Health and Safety Management Systems  ·       Quality and environmental systems  ·       National Electricity Markets  ·       Procurement processes  ·       Contract Management and Commercial expertise	·       Team working/leading  ·       Good interpersonal Skills  ·       Problem solving  ·       Ability to combine technical analysis with commercial acumen to produce recommendations for senior executives  ·       Planning and Organisation  ·       Attention to detail  ·       Exemplary professionalism when dealing with Equity  ·       Board Management experience
Experience	Qualifications
·       At least 3 years’ experience in Asset Management roles, managing complex projects from initial operations phase  ·       Managing client relationships  ·       Familiarity with commercial aspect of renewable energy operations  ·       Budget preparation and management  ·       Business planning  ·       Familiarity with engineering and concepts as they relate to renewable energy operations  ·       Extensive contracts management	·       Familiarity with the National Energy Market  ·       Graduate Engineering, Science. Business/Law, Finance or other related degree  ·       Master’s degree in any of the above would be an advantage