Green Cat Renewables Job Advertisement – Solar Asset Manager
Location: Biggar
The Company
Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 100 Engineers, Environmental Consultants and Asset Managers deliver projects on behalf of Clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston, and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its sister companies Green Cat Hydrogen and Green Cat Contracting based in the UK, Green Cat Renewables Canada based in Calgary and Halifax and Green Cat Renewables Europe based in the Netherlands.
Through the Asset Management department, the company provides asset management support to operational renewable energy projects and proactively manages our client's renewable energy assets by ensuring they operate effectively and efficiently. Green Cat Renewables now requires an enthusiastic Solar Asset Manager to join the team in Biggar. This role will be mainly office based but will require travelling to various locations throughout the UK.
We are seeking
A proactive and experienced Technical Solar Asset Manager to join the Asset Management Department. As a Technical Solar Asset Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operation of our own and third-party portfolios of renewable energy assets in the UK. Your focus will be on managing day-to-day technical activities, performance analysis, and reporting on our solar PV parks in the UK.
We work closely with our in-house Commercial Asset Management team, O&M, EPC, Project Development, and Innovation to achieve our goal of optimizing operational assets with a special focus on performance and cost optimization.
Key responsibilities
* Hold a bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.
* Liaison and communications with Solar O&M providers, operators, landowners, Councils, power purchasers, high voltage electrical specialists and other stakeholders, to resolve day to day or ad-hoc issues as they arise.
* QSHE – prioritize health, safety, quality, and environment; ensure our QSHE values flow through all aspects of project identification and development; adopt a mindset of continuous improvement and transparent reporting on all aspects of QSHE both internally and with project partners and stakeholders.
* Ensure that the assets comply with legal, mechanical, electrical, safety, and environmental regulations, both contractually and locally.
* General contract management, including risk management, compliance, and reporting.
* Act as intermediary between internal stakeholders to harness the best solutions for our clients.
* Monitoring of daily site performance, with focus on optimizing the technical operation of solar PV projects, budget and technical performance through data analysis and KPI management (monthly / quarterly /annual reporting).
* Appraisal of maintenance work and coordination of fault investigations.
* Portfolio Management – Technical and operational support for stakeholders / investment groups.
* Submission of data in compliance with industry regulators.
The Candidate
* Hold a bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.
* Have 2+ years of work experience in the renewable energy sector and have a solid technical background.
* Possess an in-depth understanding of the technical operation of solar PV plants.
* Understand UK health and safety regulations, including CDM, IOSH, Nebosh, or similar.
* Have experience with reviewing and managing contracts.
* Have a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
* Demonstrate flexibility to work on a variety of issues simultaneously.
* Have solid Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis skills.
* Write and speak English at a professional level.
* Experience with OFGEM platforms is beneficial.
Benefits
* Competitive salary in line with experience.
* 25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays.
* Private Health Care Plan.
* Contributory Pension Scheme.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Professional development opportunities and support.
* Professional fees paid for by the company.
* Company social events and team building days.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship and only candidates who can legally work in the UK can apply.
The role is a permanent full-time position. 37.5 hours per week (overtime may be required on occasion). To apply please send a full CV and covering letter to jobs@greencatrenewables.co.uk .