Job Description
CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a full-time Asset Management Director to build and lead the asset management function within CBE. The pool of assets in CBE’s portfolio consists of renewable energy and hybrid power generation facilities supplying power to private off-takers across Africa. Technologies include solar PV, wind, batteries, and diesel generators. Working closely with the engineering, finance, and operation teams, the Asset Management Director will be responsible for operating and maintaining the assets to optimize system performance and maximize the return on investment over the life of the facilities. The role will also include the structuring, growing, and managing of a team in line with the growth of the portfolio.
Who You Are
Self-starter who is passionate about clean energy and its potential to transform underserved markets in Africa
Comfortable with ambiguity; you are effective in a fast-moving and complex environment that does not have a fixed rule book.
A practical thinker known for choosing the simple, robust solution where more complicated approaches would deliver the same results
Patient and skilled at training up contractors to consistently deliver excellent work
Sound commercial judgement; independently assesses the most economical interventions
Considers the long-term view when evaluating the costs and benefits of a potential solution
A creative problem-solver not afraid to get their hands dirty to untangle a complex issue
High tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
Curiosity: Eagerness to take on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision
Required Qualifications
7+ years of relevant working experience
Experience with operating or managing a portfolio of medium to large scale energy generation projects (thermal or solar PV) – consulting, developer, IPP, operator
Understanding of the power system asset management environment including contracting structures, performance metrics, and guarantee structures, technical innovations, commercial and financial implications
Understanding of key aspects that govern the configuration requirements of hybrid plants for different technologies [capex, opex, fuel efficiency curves, spinning reserve, PV oversupply, modularity, solar penetration, etc.]
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and managing the overall technical and commercial performance of CBE’s operating portfolio of projects
Manage and optimize the performance monitoring, reporting, and contract management systems at a portfolio level
Ensure compliance of all statutory and contractual requirements for all projects in the operating portfolio
Interface regularly and effectively with the operations and finance teams to continue improving on the systems and processes required to manage the operating portfolio
Drive innovation with respect to hardware and software configuration (SCADA) to optimize plant performance and efficient management, invoicing, and reporting
Provide commissioning support to the project delivery teams to facilitate effective handover from delivery to operation
Continue to evaluate and assess the O&M contracting strategy to optimize cost and performance (i.e., Regional O&M portfolios, outsource vs insource)
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