Asset Manager – Renewables

• Large operating portfolio across renewables assets
• Flexibility + competitive salary package
• Sydney CBD based

The Company
With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, this company has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. After building and acquiring a significant number of projects, their current operating portfolio currently comprises over 800MW of solar and wind capacity across Australia, with construction underway on a further approximate 200MW of capacity.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, the Asset Manager will be responsible for overseeing the performance, operations and maintenance of a number of utility renewable energy projects across our portfolio at varying stages of the project life cycle including across development, engineering, construction, commissioning and operations.

Key Responsibilities
Asset Ownership & Performance

• Act as owner representative for utility scale renewable energy assets.
• Manage asset performance against operational, financial and contractual objectives.
• Identify, prioritise and drive resolution of operational, technical and commercial issues.
• Lead asset improvement initiatives and support delivery of performance optimisation opportunities.
• Drive progress against defect rectification and asset improvement programs.
• Support the integration of new assets into the operating portfolio.

Contractor & Service Provider Management

• Manage relationships with O&M contractors and specialist service providers.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations and agreed KPIs.
• Facilitate issue resolution and hold contractors accountable for delivery.
• Support contract administration, performance reviews and variation management.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Develop and manage operating budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor expenditure and asset financial performance
• Contribute to business planning and asset value optimisation activities.
• Prepare recommendations to support commercial and operational decision making.

Stakeholder Management

• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate specialist support across technical, commercial, compliance and HSSE functions.
• Communicate asset performance, risks and priorities clearly and effectively.
• Represent the asset owner in routine operational and performance discussions.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support compliance with contractual, regulatory and internal governance requirements.
• Identify and manage asset risks and escalation requirements.
• Participate in audits, reviews and reporting processes as required.
• Ensure asset management activities are appropriately documented and controlled.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly asset management reports and performance updates.
• Maintain accurate records relating to asset performance, budgets, defects and improvement programs.
• Provide practical insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

Role Requirements

• Experience taking ownership of operational, technical or commercial outcomes within an asset-intensive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers or operational stakeholders.
• Experience solving complex operational, technical or performance-related issues.
• Experience contributing to budgets, forecasts, business planning or financial performance management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within renewable energy, power generation or energy infrastructure.
• Experience managing O&M contracts or outsourced service providers.
• Experience supporting operational improvement, defect resolution or asset optimisation programs.
• Experience working with utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage or other critical infrastructure assets.
• Exposure to acquisitions, asset integration or major operational transition programs
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Asset Management, Commerce, Finance, Business or a related discipline.

For more information, please hit apply or contact Clint Allen on clint@phillipriley.com.au or 08 6182 2675