Junior Asset Owner (m/w/d)

Job Description

At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution. Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.

Based in Tashkent, the main objective of the Junior Asset Owner is to support the Asset Owner (based in Paris, France) in the management and supervision of Voltalia New & Operating IPP projects in Uzbekistan to drive operational performance, ensure profitability and compliance with key projects contract, align and enhance the Business plans.

• Assume responsibility for the optimization of Voltalia’s solar, wind and storage power generating assets in Uzbekistan, technical but also financial in so included taxes, insurance, corporate structuration, etc. through pre-construction, construction and operation phases;
• Issue and manage the necessary reports and act in compliance with the operational and E&S obligations as deriving from the Financing agreements;
• Ensure that the assets are constructed and operated in accordance with Voltalia’s quality and HSE procedures, that assets are kept secure, that operational procedures are adhered to, and to immediately report and rectify any such deficiencies;
• Promote a culture of safety across all Voltalia’s assets in Uzbekistan;
• Manage the contractual relationships with regulators, suppliers, subcontractors, third parties’ stakeholders (both internal and external) and negotiate and resolve any claims stemming from such contractual relationships;

Build, foster and maintain positive and constructive relationships with the various internal Business lines in the execution of their activities with respect to the various assets, as well as with the various corporate support functions operating abroad, most notably, the DEV, EPC and O&M BLs and the ASIF (Commercial) and Finance corporate functions;

• Foster a lean, efficient and performant working environment within the various asset teams, where employees feel valued and are encouraged to contribute to solutions, and where a respectful, safe and collaborative work environment is promoted at all times.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management and/or project management;
• Proven track record in the asset management, construction and/or operation of energy projects;
• Previous experience in Central Asia;
• Previous experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus;
• PMP qualification is a plus;
• Fluent in English, and local language knowledge or other languages is a plus.

Key Skills

• Attention to safety;
• Integrity, autonomy, creativity and initiative;
• Rigor, organization and ability to prioritize;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Dedication to efficiency and to continuous improvement;
• Passion for performing on time and on budget;
• Strong work ethic with drive to succeed;
• Sharp negotiation skills;
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts;
• Commitment to promoting the success of others;
• Team spirit.