Portfolio Manager - Solar Farm O&M

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Summary

Climate17 are working with an international utility-scale solar farm O&M contractor who currently manage c.2GW of solar assets across the globe.

They are currently looking to recruit a Portfolio Manager to assist with management activities related to the day-to-day running of large-scale solar farms, making sure that contractual requirements are being fulfilled in the process.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare and manage agreed schedules - Week ahead preparation of engineer's schedule to fulfil contractual obligations in terms of preventive and corrective maintenance.
2. Request call outs to the field engineers to fulfil response times guaranteed - On a daily basis, assess email alerts received from the monitoring team and coordinate call out services for fault investigation with field engineers to fulfil response time guarantees.
3. Contract management - Manage scope of work of operation and maintenance agreements to make sure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
4. Budget management - Create budget and manage minor construction projects for corrective maintenance and site improvements.
5. Create and manage work orders - Create tickets for field service engineers based on alerts received from the monitoring team and from other contractual obligations (e.g. preventive maintenance activities). Verify the tickets include sufficient information to report activities to the Clients and to organise follow up action.
6. Reporting activities - Prepare monthly technical reports to present performance of the assets and of the activities conducted. Prepare additional reports for warranty and insurance claims.
7. Liaise with Clients.
8. Arrange site activities with internal and external resources.

Requirements

1. Degree educated in a relevant subject (Desirable - STEM subject preferred).
2. Experience in the solar industry - desirable.
3. Knowledge of PV monitoring systems - desirable.
4. Good knowledge of MS office tools.
5. Knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations.
6. Contract & budget management experience.
7. Fluent in English language.
8. Solid written and verbal communication skills.
9. Time management skills.
10. Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
11. UK drivers' licence.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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