Global Head of Asset Management and O&M Excellence

LOCATION

Bilbao, Spain; Madrid, Spain; Seville, Spain

ABOUT US

Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 900 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.
At Zelestra we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for the society and the environment.
Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value, but also through the generation of quality employment and through the social projects we promote.

Our purpose is to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners.

MISSION

Zelestra is looking for an Asset Management  to manage the technical, commercial and financial performance of the asset fleet in the region.

As Asset Manager you will play a pivotal role taking overall responsibility for managing and overseeing the performance of a portfolio of renewable energy assets in Southern Europe.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver business plan and annual budget including financial, commercial and technical performance indicators.
• Ensure Health and Safety indicators are maintained below threshold.
• Coordinate a team of Focal Points composed by members of the Administration, Legal, Controlling, Finance Middle Office, Market Operations and Technical teams.
• Represent the Asset Owners before the Shared Interconnection Infrastructure partners.
• Monitor compliance of all obligations of the Asset Owner under: PPAs, Market Operation obligations, Finance Agreements, EPC and O&M Agreements, Social and Environmental policies and directives, General permits and licenses, Land Rental Agreements, Secretarial obligations, Insurance policies management, Guarantees issued to third parties.
• Maximize value of the assets and ROI optimizing project revenues and cost control, including a recurrent analysis of efficiency and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Reporting to the company management the KPI´S and main parameters of the technical and financial performance of the assets in compliance with the contractual obligations.
• Management of regular deliverables to internal stakeholders, including asset reporting packs, financial return projections, risk assessments and other ad hoc deliverables.
• Keep all the SPV documentation updated and properly stored.
• Assist with the commissioning and CAP Process.
• Support in refinancing processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (Engineering or similar).
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• At least 15 years of experience within the renewable energy industry working in asset management.
• Experience working with PV/Wind/BESS assets.
• Ownership skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful asset management strategies and best practices
• Ability to promote interdependent Health and Safety culture.
• Used to leading other teams by influence.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a team highly qualified.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible compensation.
• Full working day.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote work 2 days a week.
• Half working day in August.
• Free birthday afternoon.
   

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, …Our mission is to contribute to a more just and equitable society.

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