Asset Manager

Location
Sydney NSW
 
Benefits
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Health insurance
 
Full job description
Department: Asset Management

Reporting to: Portfolio Manager


About Lightsource bp

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.


What You’ll do (the role)

SUMMARY

Integral daily management of large-scale solar plants in Australia, ensuring best practice for safety, quality and environmental performance, whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project and complying with all of the applicable contractual agreements. Support processes optimization for Asset Management operations in Australia, streamlining and aligning with global processes to allow scale.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

General management requirements

Contribute to develop policies, processes and procedures to ensure all relevant procedural/legislative and contract requirements are fulfilled
Managing a Portfolio of up to 5 sites for a capacity of ~1000MW all located in Australia
Maximize total return for each asset through the analysis of system efficiencies and identifying opportunities for improved performance
Establish a collaborative relationship with the EPC & O&M contractor with the aim of maximising the safe asset performance and operation.
Build strong team relationships and establish effective communication and collaboration working practices with client-owners
Support divestment initiatives as required and in line with business strategy

Daily Asset Management operation

Manage day to day operations of the Asset Management organization providing guidance, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards
Review and manage all SPVs contracts for SPVs obligations and other contract party respectively, including insurance

Performance and monitoring

Performance review of the sites as well as analysis of potential optimisation projects/actions
Regular review of site performance on monitoring platform
Monitor and control all financial budgets
Monthly review of operational and financial KPIs, identification of improvement opportunities
Support Financial manager with analysis of P&L variance and CF Forecast and Solar plants Budget
Preparation of stakeholders reporting
Responsible for managing the sub-portfolio from commercial, financial and technical perspective; dealing and managing internal and external stakeholders including external clients

Contract management

Oversee main contractors (including EPC and O&M) to ensure compliance with relevant obligations
Manage contractual process, such as PAC-IAC-FAC, with the EPC Contractor in coordination with the Technical department
Monitor and influence all maintenance and operations and maintenance activities for the assets
Maintain and grow good relations with all contract parties. Manage and co-ordinate potential contract modifications
Overall management of the energy sales done by Energy Sales Management team and approve and monitor all payments of the plant
Accounting an A/P
Invoice collection sign off
Recommendation on required unbudgeted cost
Assist Energy Sales team with FIT/ROC and market electricity revenue collection
Facilitate onboarding from project management to operational management
Solar Companies project documentation management
Develop compliance calendar, manage and monitor compliance in all contracts and activities
Review and manage all SPVs contracts for SPVs obligations and other contract party respectively, including insurance

Who we’re looking for

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Australia and global renewables market (large-scale solar PV and Battery storage)
Understanding of the key contracts to manage and awareness of the critical stakeholders to manage for a based solar or Battery asset
Knowledge of the Solar (and BESS preferably) asset lifecycle
Technical knowledge (preferable but not essential) of large-scale solar and Battery assets
Strong process orientation and technical IT skills support automatization of processes
Proficiency in SAP financial systems

EXPERIENCE

5 years’ of experience in the role preferably in the solar market
The ideal candidate may have worked for financial investors active in the renewable space internationally, and IPP or a vertically integrated developer
The ideal candidate will have proven track records delivering FAC processes / O&M handovers

PERSONAL/WORK SKILLS

Team working skills
Problem solving and proactive attitude
Detailed oriented and well organised
Able to work efficiently and effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines
Fluency in English is essential
Effective track record in managing successfully sites from remote location
Driving license is advantageous given the requirement to attend site visits
Process oriented
Strong technical IT skills (Excel, PowerBI, etc.)

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Degree level in a subject applicable in the renewable industry

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our net-zero by 2025 campaign.

https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/