Asset Owner M/F
The main objective of the Asset Owner is to manage and supervise Voltalia New & Operating IPP projects in several European countries (starting with Romania, Albania and The Netherlands, and extendable to others), to drive operational performance, ensure profitability and compliance with key projects contract, align and enhance the Business plans. - Manage solar, wind and storage power generating assets in the defined geographies through pre-construction, construction and operation phases, to optimize the value of the assets for the business;
- Actively contribute to discussions for the approval of new investment proposals for IPP projects in the region;
- Ensure that the assets are financed, constructed, operated, kept safe and secure at all the times and administered;
- Deeply understand and master the project's business plan, including all its premises. Achieve the objectives, execute the strategy, address the priorities, and comply with the budget agreed, to transpose those objectives and priorities into detailed operational and/or action plans for each of the assets;
- Act as a multidisciplinary aggregator of all asset management activities of the projects, acting as focal point and integrating stakeholder perspectives and requirements (internal teams, investors, offtakers, community) to ensure alignment and maximize project success;
- Define, document, and manage the project scope to ensure that all work performed is necessary and within budget;
- Assume responsibility for the optimization of Voltalia’s assets in the defined perimeter, technical but also financial in so included taxes, insurance, corporate structuration, etc.
- Lead or collaborate to ensure that the key IPP routines (Project Reviews, Budget, Cashflow, PMT, Financial Model, REX, etc) are timely delivered with high quality;
- Be an active contributor in assessment of potential M&A which may arise in the perimeter (participate to the due diligence process technical and financial);
- Manage the contractual relationships with regulators, suppliers, subcontractors, Third parties stakeholders (both internal and external) and negotiate and resolve any claims stemming from such contractual relationships;
- Build, foster and maintain relationships with local, national and regional authorities as well as other stakeholders, important to the successful finance, construction and operation of the assets in the Territory, including attending local meetings with Offtakers, Utility and regulators;
- Build, foster and maintain positive and constructive relationships with the various internal Business lines in the execution of their activities with respect to the various assets, as well as with the various corporate support functions operating from France and Portugal, most notably, the DEV, EPC and O&M BLs and the ASIF (Commercial) and Finance corporate functions;
- Drive and be a key sponsor for ESG initiatives within the project, align operations with the company’s mission and ESG standard including the enhancement of Health & Safety culture; [AN2]
- Be focal point and organize the regular reviews required by DFI to confirm the compliance of operating plants (in relation with technical operational performance, financial performance, insurance compliance);
- Conduct regular asset reviews to track the technical and financial performance of the assets and prepare rectification plans or recommendations for each of the assets to improve performance or address performance deficiencies and to oversee their implementation;
- Manage the local asset owners to ensure we have the necessary people, processes and systems in place, that all employees are aware of and aligned with the objectives and priorities for each of the assets, that there is a clarity of purpose and opportunities for professional development for those employees, and that those employees are well integrated into Voltalia’s activities and aware of and aligned with Votalia’s values and mission;
- Foster a lean, efficient and performant working environment within the various asset teams, where employees feel valued and are encouraged to contribute to solutions, and where a respectful, safe and collaborative work environment is promoted at all times.
REQUIREMENTS
- Engineering/Finance degree or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in an engineering/finance field and/or business.
- Confirmed experience (+ 5 years) in solar power plants.
- Confirmed experience (+ 5 years) in project management, PMP qualification is a plus.
- Proven track record in asset management, construction and/or operation of energy projects, or proven experience in Finance Controlling and/or contract management.
- Previous experience in the Territory will be valued.
- Fluent in English, and local language knowledge or other languages is a plus.
KEY SKILLS
- Attention to safety.
- Integrity, autonomy, creativity and initiative.
- Rigor, organization and ability to prioritize.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Dedication to efficiency and to continuous improvement.
- Passion for performing on time and on budget.
- Strong work ethic with drive to succeed.
- Sharp negotiation skills.
- Ability to handle and resolve conflicts.
- Commitment to promoting the success of others.
- Team spirit.
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COMPANY
Voltalia Albania
BUSINESS LINE
EAI - GC - Asset Management
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent Contract CONTRACT DURATION
LOCATION
Albania, Tirana
STARTING DATE
May-25
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