One of Malaysia’s leading renewable energy firms is recruiting for a Head of Renewables Asset Management and O&M to ensure optimal generation performance of the company’s solar photovoltaic (PV) plants portfolio across the country. This position reports directly to the Group CEO.

About the Head of Renewables Asset Management and O&M Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for the company’s service team management, project reporting, performance analysis, preventive and corrective maintenance programming, preparation of capital and O&M budgets and collaborating with the internal financial group to support their external and internal analysis and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the service operation department
• Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with all authorities' requirements
• Recruit, select, train and manage plant operating, maintenance and administrative staff
• Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers
• Procure parts, materials, services and support resolution of technical issues
• Responsible for the operation management of solar and other renewable and energy assets, including the centralised control centre
• Assist solar technicians from time to time in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities
• Ensure solar portfolio is performing at or above forecasted production. P&L responsibility for a portfolio of operating assets
• Maximise the total returns for each asset through the analysis of system efficiency and identifying opportunities for improved performance
• Review performance reports and project specific performance data; Investigate issues and initiate actions to improve performance
• Develop and manage project budgets, models, contracts and stakeholder and customer relations
• Assist the Finance and Accounting department in preparing reports, budgets for investors and lenders and resolve any issues or questions
• Review, track and approve expenses incurred by assets and their agents, including external and internal charges
• Manage relationships with stakeholders in solar projects, e.g. property owners
• Provide timely work products to support management and reporting of operating assets
• Collaborate with the Finance and Accounting department to ensure accuracy of billing to customers and resolve issues if needed
• Participate in the development of an asset compliance calendar and manage and monitor compliance in all contracts and activities

To succeed in this Head of Renewables Asset Management and O&M role, you must have proven experience in service, asset/facilities management or operations within the renewable energy industry.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field of study
• 10 years of working experience handling renewables asset or facilities management
• Prior experience in managing PV solar projects is ideal
• Relevant experience in an operation and maintenance management position in renewable generation assets is highly advantageous
• Strong analytical skills and preferable experience in budget preparation and management
• Technical understanding of solar generation and energy storage
• Familiarity with computerised DAS/SCADA/monitoring systems, interconnection agreements and data management
• Energy or facilities asset management experience in utility scale and distributed generation solar PV
• Ability to understand financial models and the potential impact of operations on investments
• Ability to define issues, analyse problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, management and collaborative skills
• Solid planning and organisation skills
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view

The organisation is a high growth business with several ongoing large-scale projects across the region. The culture is demanding, but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the potential rewards are significant.

If you are looking for a dynamic, fast-paced environment as your next career move, this Head of Renewables Asset Management and O&M role is the one for you. You will be a part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and a progressive mindset.

Apply now or email your CV to shanggar.marimutu@robertwalters.com.my to discuss the opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C