Are you looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make an impact? Join our friendly and dynamic team at Stern Energy as a Junior Portfolio Manager and help us deliver excellence in renewable energy operations.
Who are we? Stern Energy operates ground mounted photovoltaic systems for over 400MW in the UK. We are among the largest operators in Europe with activities in 5 Countries and over 1.6GW under management. We are specialised in proposing and executing revamping and repowering projects to enhance the performance of the assets we operate.
How do we work?
EXPERTISE, RESPONSE, TRANSPARENCY AND PASSION: our values guide our work.
Our professional commitment is to translate the expertise gained into maximum plant efficiency and maintenance of long-term performance. We provide an integrated, timely and effective service based on a "Total Quality" approach, of experience, know-how and nationwide services.
We continually invest in equipment and technology to refine our procedures and operating methods; we provide our services through internal staff to ensure autonomy and maximum responsiveness. Transparency is key to our work so that our customers can rely on constant control of the plants and the quality of services provided. Customer relations is our passion to building a lasting relationship of trust.
We have a dedicated internal team of specifically qualified, multi-disciplined engineers boasting significant expertise, all of whom are solution providers.
Main responsibilities
* Support SPM in preparing activities and scheduling requests to fulfil contractual obligations in terms of preventive and corrective maintenance
* On a daily basis, assess email alerts received from the monitoring team and coordinate call out services for fault investigation with Field team leads to fulfil response time guarantees.
* 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 actions.
* 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.
* Communicate with clients via email when needed.
* Create quotes for low value and simplistic projects, to be reviewed by the SPM
* Support the SPM in arranging site activities with internal and external resources.
* Contribute to a positive health and safety culture, whilst building a strong understanding of the health and safety policy and procedures
* Effectively communicating and engaging with the field team.
Skills and qualifications
* Communication skills
* Organisational skills
* Problem solving skills
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Attention to detail
* Health and safety conscious
* Experience in the photovoltaic business or in a similar role
* Good knowledge of MS office tools
* Knowledge of PV monitoring systems
* Knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations
A great benefit package to include:
* Employee Assistance programme
* Pension scheme
* Length of service policy
* Inflation support policy
* Refer a friend incentive
* Enhanced Paternity leave
* Medical Cash plan
* Team building days
* Great company culture and regular social events
* Wellness Wednesday- 30 minutes break for mindfulness
* Extensive learning and development programme
* Regular wellbeing check-ins
* Company mobile phone
* 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays
* Toil mechanism
* Flexible working policy
At Stern Energy, we are deeply committed to promoting equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the diversity of our team—both those who are with us today and those who will join us in the future. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social, cultural, or ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and free from discrimination or harassment.