Asset Manager

Position Overview

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.
• 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;
• 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 contr
• Maintain and develop project specific management tools including; Performance Guarantees, Budgets, Operating Plans, Reporting, Fixed Asset Registers and other quality management tools as necessary.
• 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.

Knowledge and 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

Experience and 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

Additional Information