Asset Management

Job Description

The Asset Management & Operations Director will oversee the full lifecycle performance, optimization, and operational governance of a portfolio of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar assets across the ASEAN region, starting with an initial portfolio of 200 MWdc in the Philippines and Thailand. This role is accountable for ensuring asset availability, safety, profitability, and compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, while driving efficiency, cost reduction, and value creation through data-driven operations and strategic asset management practices.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary custodian of operational excellence, bridging technical oversight with financial performance. They will implement scalable processes to support growth to 1 GW+ operational assets in the coming years across ASEAN.

Key Responsibilities

1. Asset Operations Management

• Lead day-to-day operations of all commissioned solar PV assets in the Philippines and Thailand, ensuring >99% system availability and compliance with performance guarantees.
• Develop, implement, and enforce O&M standards, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and spare-parts management strategies.
• Oversee 24/7 monitoring via centralized Network Operations Center (NOC), optimizing fault detection, response time, and downtime reduction.
• Manage local/regional O&M teams and third-party contractors, ensuring SLA compliance and operational transparency.

2. Asset Performance & Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement in asset yield, performance ratio (PR), and Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).
• Benchmark asset performance against industry peers and internal targets, identifying and implementing corrective actions.
• Utilize digital tools, predictive analytics, SCADA, and AI-based monitoring platforms to maximize energy output and reduce operational costs.
• Oversee degradation analysis and manage repowering/retrofit programs to sustain long-term asset value.

3. Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Prepare and manage annual OPEX budgets for ASEAN operations, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining performance standards.
• Monitor P&L of operational assets, working closely with finance to track revenue realization, tariff recovery, and cost allocations.
• Support finance and commercial teams in optimizing insurance structures, managing warranty claims, and negotiating service contracts with vendors.
• Ensure tariff compliance under PPAs, V-CIPPAs, and local regulatory frameworks (e.g., GEOP, ERC, NEA, DOE compliance in the Philippines; ERCOT and EGAT frameworks in Thailand).

4. Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Establish, enforce, and continually improve HSE protocols aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and local regulatory standards.
• Ensure zero-harm culture across operational sites, including contractors.
• Manage incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and preventive action plans.

5. Regulatory & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure all operational assets comply with DOE, ERC, NEA, and LGU regulations in the Philippines, and EGAT/PEA/MOEN standards in Thailand.
• Serve as key liaison with regulators, utilities, and local government agencies on operational matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, insurers, and auditors through transparent reporting and compliance.

6. Team Leadership & Regional Expansion

• Build, mentor, and lead a regional O&M team capable of scaling operations across multiple ASEAN jurisdictions.
• Establish talent development programs to upskill local engineers and managers.
• Drive integration of new assets from COD into the operational portfolio with smooth handover from project execution.
• Support M&A and project development teams in due diligence, technical assessments, and transition planning for new acquisitions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Portfolio performance ratio (PR) ≥ agreed benchmarks (typically >82–85%).
• System availability ≥ 99%.
• OPEX per MWdc reduction year-on-year.
• Achievement of zero lost-time incidents (LTI).
• Timely compliance with regulatory and PPA obligations (100% compliance).
• Successful onboarding of new ASEAN assets within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Employee retention and development across regional O&M team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy) or equivalent; Master's degree in Engineering/Business preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years' experience in asset management, operations, or engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in the power/renewables sector.
• Strong technical expertise in solar PV systems (utility/C&I scale) and familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) integration.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale operational assets (>100 MWdc portfolio).
• Familiarity with ASEAN energy regulatory environments, particularly the Philippines and Thailand.
• Excellent financial acumen with experience in OPEX control, P&L accountability, and contract management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-cultural management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within ASEAN.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person