Renewable Asset and O&M Manager (PV / BESS Projects) - Hungary

MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets. 

The Renewables and Asset Segment develops, owns and operates a diverse and growing portfolio of energy assets across Europe, and is an integral part of our strategy to drive profitable decarbonization and support the energy transition.

We are looking for a new colleague who has renewable energy/ electrical engineering background, has relevant experience in asset management and /or O&M of solar projects and would be keen to take responsibility for the management of PV power plants within the Renewables and Asset Segment’s Hungarian operating asset portfolio.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee the asset management and O&M of solar (PV) power plants, ensuring efficient and safe energy generation,
• Ensure the assets/ solar plants perform in accordance with the contractual obligations, defined KPIs and safety standards,
• Prepare the budget forecasts for the O&M,
• Optimise power generation ensuring reliability, safety and cost efficiency,
• Internal and external stakeholder management, including management reporting and business update communications,
• Monitor asset performance, take preventive and corrective action in accordance with technical and budget requirements,
• Carry out failure analysis and provide technical assistance,
• Analyse the power generation data and do root cause analysis (RCA) of the failure and take necessary decisions to find suitable solutions,
• Provide information for weekly reports of the asset/plant performance,
• Drive and ensure safety in carrying out the activities at project sites,
• Understand the O&M contracts and various guarantee/warranty clause applicable to the equipment / system / services,
• Ensure contractual obligations to various equipment supplier/ OEM/ service provider resulting risk free projects/ assets,
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and take actions towards de-risking the assets in the long run of their operational life cycle,
• Reduce unplanned downtime of the plant through proactive measures,
• Monitor and supervise direct reports as per the good industry practices,
• Project management of special projects (e.g. revamping, integration of new assets in the portfolio).

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, energy or renewable energy engineering, or a related field,
• Proven and relevant experience (2+ years) in Asset Management and/or O&M of solar projects,
• Strong understanding of solar technologies, operational management, contractual administration, vendor /sub-contractor management, budgeting and cost management as well as related standards,
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and diagnostics of solar plant equipment,
• Efficient in MS office (PowerPoint, MS Projects, Excel, Word etc.)
• Willing to travel to project sites,
• Proactive attitude, excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills,
• Fluent English and Hungarian language knowledge is required.

What we can offer:

• Competitive remuneration package,
• Participation in complex project tasks,
• High degree of responsibility and independence,
• International career opportunity and a cross-functional working environment,
• Great atmosphere with a friendly and supportive international team,
• Hybrid working opportunity.