CGN Europe Energy, a leading renewable energy company which has invested significantly in renewable assets across Europe with over 2.4GW in construction or operation.
CGNEE is currently seeking to grow our team through the addition of an experienced, motivated, solution focused Windfarm Asset Manager with a good track record to manage the on-going operations of our 77MW portfolio of wind farms in Netherlands. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the portfolio of 7 wind farms located in the Netherlands is operated in accordance with CGNEE’s Operational Standard, remains compliant with all statutory and local requirements to best possible practice and that performance is optimal.

Job Scope

• Conduct quarterly inspections of the sites as required
• Perform general windfarm asset management duties as required
• Carry out safety inductions, manage contractors, provide toolbox talks and manage on site risks
• Conduct HSE plan review and compliance check on a regular basis.
• Implement CGNEE site standards and ensure they are maintained
• Ensure adequate store of spare parts for site infrastructure is available at all times
• Manage competitive pricing processes for required work
• Exercise technical and commercial management of subcontractors
• Track wind farms production, alarms and malfunctions
• Implement solutions to technical problems on each of the 7 wind farm sites
• Complete monthly reports including production, availability and outage reporting as required
• Liaise and manage relationship with local stakeholders, landowners, residents and authorities
• Manage and follow-up of claims in connection with the insurer
• Optimise production and asset enhancement
• Ensure periodic meetings with contractors
• Submit and manage availability warranty claims with the turbine provider
• Manage the grid connections and HV aspects of the portfolio in Netherlands
• Represent the company and the wind farms with residents, administration and third parties
• Manage windfarm land leases
• Report any legal/commercial implications to management and resolve issues as appropriate
• Travel to CGNEE wind farm sites in Netherlands as required and occasional trips within Europe
• Procure, brief and manage legal representation when required
• Take a leadership role when required on issues and ensure they are driven to completion
• Undertake such other duties/responsibilities as may be assigned to you from time to time

Requirements:

• A qualification in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in windfarm grid operations/management
• Excellent team player, goal-orientated, dynamic with the skill to motivate others successfully
• Strong stakeholder relationship building skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• A quick learner: when faced with new situations/problems, takes guidance well and develop a full understanding of the matter
• A technical working knowledge of Siemens and Enercon turbines and the key issues in their operation and maintenance
• A natural problem solver who tenaciously seeks to find a solution to operational issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to report both good and bad news on issues, current project status, upcoming deadlines etc in a precise manner
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of MS Office. SCADA knowledge an advantage
• Possess a full, clean driver’s licence (category B)
• Speak and write fluent Dutch &English

Please send covering letter and CV to catherine.pang@cgnpc.com.cn