Job Description

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.

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The Role

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Asset Ownership & Performance

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

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- Manage relationships with O&M; contractors and specialist service providers.
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- Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations and agreed KPIs.
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- Facilitate issue resolution and hold contractors accountable for delivery.
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- Support contract administration, performance reviews and variation management.
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- Develop and manage operating budgets and forecasts.
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- Monitor expenditure and asset financial performance
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- Contribute to business planning and asset value optimisation activities.
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- Prepare recommendations to support commercial and operational decision making.
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Stakeholder Management

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- Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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- Coordinate specialist support across technical, commercial, compliance and HSSE functions.
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- Communicate asset performance, risks and priorities clearly and effectively.
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- Represent the asset owner in routine operational and performance discussions.
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- Support compliance with contractual, regulatory and internal governance requirements.
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- Identify and manage asset risks and escalation requirements.
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- Participate in audits, reviews and reporting processes as required.
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- Ensure asset management activities are appropriately documented and controlled.
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Reporting

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

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