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 Green Assets Divison's goal is to create a significant, transparent, financially sound green assets portfolio - consisting of solar PV and onshore wind power plants -, resulting in positive shareholder return with reasonable risk profile via the deep understanding of the energy markets.

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 Green Assets Division’s 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),
• The position would require occasional business trips within Europe.

• 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 in Hungarian language knowledge is required, any additional language knowledge (e.g. Italian, Spanish, German or other European language) is an advantage

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