Associate Asset Manager

Associate Asset Manager

Metlen Εnergy & Metals

Athens, Greece

Job Description:

We are currently looking for an Associate Asset Manager to join our European Asset Management team of our M Renewables Division.

By joining this role, you will play a vital role in assisting the Asset Management team at the management and optimization of the performance, maintenance, and profitability of a company's worldwide portfolio of solar parks and BESS. You’ll be overseeing the day-to-day operations, financial performance, and compliance with regulations and contractual agreements for solar and battery assets across Greece and other EU regions. 

Your role will encompass:

• Overseeing a diverse portfolio of solar parks, ensuring optimal performance, production, and profitability;
• Prepare high quality reporting and presentations for senior management and stakeholders;
• Coordinating all aspects of operations and maintenance (O&M) activities for solar assets in cooperation with the in-house O&M department;
• Support and assist the in-house EPC department during the pre-COD phase;
• Highly involved into the PAC and FAC processImplementing and overseeing monitoring and reporting systems to track the operational performance of solar parks;
• Identifying and resolving performance issues to maximize energy production;
• Ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations, PPA obligations, permits, and regulatory requirements across the portfolio;
• Assist in managing budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing revenue generation;
• Analyzing financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing cost-saving measures Identifying and mitigating operational and financial risks related to solar/BESS asset management;
• Building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders, including investors, clients, regulatory authorities, and local communities;
• Be registered as the owner’s representative on the local authorities;
• Ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations of the projects;
• Collaborate well with the rest of the AM team across Europe.

What you bring to the role: 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering;
• 3+ years of experience into the renewables energy sector either from EPC or from O&M side, with interest into commercial management, PV operations or project management;
• Strong understanding of solar park and batteries operations, maintenance, and performance optimizationVery good financial acumen and budget management skills;
• Excellent skills on Excel and PPTX tools Understanding of local and international regulations, licensing and permitting requirements;
• Strong stakeholder management skills;
• Excellent communication, negotiations and interpersonal skills;
• 7Ability to work in a global and diverse environment;
• Fluency in formal English; additional languages preferred, especially those relevant to European markets.