Senior Asset Manager - Australia

Our Asset Management Department is looking for anSenior Asset Managerwho will manage all Operation and Maintenance dimensions of the Collie Battery (currently under construction and starting operation in October 2024), as well as the new assets added to the portfolio in the near future once in operation (current development pipeline comprises further battery projects and wind assets). The Asset management of this/these asset(s) will be conducted in line with Neoen's strategic direction and in view of maintaining the highest value of the assets thanks to the maximization of their generated revenue and maintaining their operation capability over time.
Consequently, the Asset Manager needs to oversee globally all the aspects relevant to the assets performance, both from their technical and financial perspective. The main responsibilities can be summarized as follows :

• Support the Neoen operations teams (Operation Control Center and broader Asset Management team) in integrating the Western Australia Energy Market in Neoen's existing systems and monitoring infrastructures;
  
• Develop the systems relevant to WA market/contexts, in line with Neoen Asset Management requirements, to appropriately manage the Assets
• Follow registration aspects, O&
  M preparation, early-generation monitoring as well as manage the energy and certificates sales through/to the relevant entities (AEMO, CER, Off takers, etc.) during the construction phase;
  
• Manage and act as Neoen representative with regards to the Capacity Services contract of Collie
• Provide assistance to the Development team for setting-up O&
  M solutions, discuss with potential Contractors/other parties or negotiating O&
  M agreements before Financial close of future projects;
  
• Coordinate and liaise as required with local communities to ensure the continuity of the relations established throughout the assets development and construction period;
  
• Supervise a fewdifferent asset locations (frequent travels will be required);
  
• Supervise staff, O&
  M contractors and external consultants involved in preparation and execution of the Operation and Maintenance activities;
  
• Prepare the budget forecasts for the O&
  M and update them on a monthly basis based upon actuals provided by Neoen's finance department;
  
• Prepare O&
  M reporting for Internal and external stakeholders in accordance with relevant agreements;
  
• Ensure Workplace Health &
  Safety and Environmental objectives are achieved;
  
• Ensure operations and maintenance performance targets are achieved;
  
• Ensure maintenance outcomes are achieved while fostering a planned maintenance culture.

The role may also involve, in the early months, support to the Head of Asset Management with regards to the current decommissioning and repurposing project of the Degrussa Solar Project. The position is based in Neoen's Perth office, reports to the Head of Asset Management. The role may involve regular travels to the Sydney and Canberra offices (where the Operation Control centre is located) and to the Assets locations across WA.