Solar Asset Manager (M/F)

In France, Neoen operates 600MW of solar, 350MW of wind and 22MW of storage, and nearly 300MW of additional capacity is under construction in this country.Our Asset Management Department is looking for a Solar Asset Manager who will report to the Asset Management Lead. The manager will manage all Operation and Maintenance dimensions of a group of solar assets, in line with Neoen’s strategic direction, aiming to maximize generated revenue and maintain operational capability over time.Consequently, the Asset Manager needs to oversee all aspects relevant to asset performance, including technical, financial, and corporate social responsibility perspectives.The main responsibilities will include:Supervise different assets (regular travels will be required)Maximize production and billing of the power plant to meet or exceed the business plan, minimize downtime, and maximize efficiencyMonitor the plants' performance through adequate KPIs and detect and resolve issues on a daily, weekly, and monthly basisTrack and calculate all losses the plants incur on a daily/weekly/monthly basisImplement corrective action plansMonitor actuals vs budget and explain the differencesSupervise O&M contractors and external consultants involved in preparation and execution of the Operation and Maintenance activitiesEnsure that the asset operates in accordance with the contractual obligations of the O&M contractorsMonitor punch list items resulting from construction worksEnsure Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental objectives are achievedEnsure operations and maintenance performance targets are achievedEnsure maintenance outcomes are achieved while fostering a planned maintenance cultureManage the compliance of the assets and the mitigations measures required by the authoritiesManage the PPA contractsManage relationships with stakeholders during O&M (off-taker, grid operator, O&M contractor, landowners, lenders, etc.)Coordinate and liaise with local communities to ensure continuity of relations established during the assets' development and construction periodPrepare budget forecasts for O&M and update them monthly based on actuals provided by Neoen’s finance departmentPrepare O&M reporting for internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant agreementsInitiate claims against contractors or manufacturers if necessaryDeclare claims to insurers in case of incidents and ensure follow-upHandle any third-party claimsProvide assistance to the Development team for setting up O&M solutions, discussing with potential contractors/other parties, or negotiating O&M agreements before financial close of future projects.Key Stakeholder relationships include:Off-takersO&M contractorsThird partiesLenders or their agentsContractorsRegulatory authoritiesOther local authoritiesConsultantsLandownersLocal communities #J-18808-Ljbffr