Senior Solar Asset Specialist (Distributed Generation)

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The SP Solar department within EDP’s Client Solutions platform is looking to strengthen its team by hiring a Senior Solar Asset Specialist (Distributed Generation) for Oviedo.

What you will do:

• Lead the end-to-end management of the Solar DG portfolio in Spain, currently comprising more than 808 assets and 122 MWp, with continuous growth.
• Coordinate and oversee Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities, including planning, monitoring of preventive and corrective actions, and resolution of technical incidents.
• Ensure asset availability, technical performance, and optimization, as well as the accurate communication of information required for energy billing.
• Provide direct support to the Head of the area and coordinate a team of 4 people.
• Manage the O&M budget in Spain, ensuring cost control, service quality, and compliance with contractual commitments.
• Maintain close and effective relationships with external providers and installers, ensuring agreed service levels are met.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, performance optimization plans, process standardization, reporting, and quality assurance (QA/QC) projects.
• Coordinate and align strategies and initiatives at Iberian level in collaboration with the Portugal team, leveraging synergies and lessons learned.
• Act as a key point of contact with global and local teams such as Global Asset Management, Value Management, Field Services, and commercial teams.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid

Workplace: Oviedo

What are we looking for:

• University degree in Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Energy, Telecommunications, or similar).
• Postgraduate studies in renewable energy, asset management, or operations are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in asset management, operations, or O&M, preferably in solar photovoltaic energy or distributed generation environments.
• Proven experience managing energy asset portfolios and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Experience managing external vendors, installers, and service contracts.
• Experience leading performance improvement projects and technical or operational optimization initiatives.
• Previous experience managing teams is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of O&M in solar photovoltaic installations.
• Ability to analyze asset technical performance, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Knowledge of budgeting, operational cost control, and tracking of technical and financial KPIs.
• Experience in technical reporting and process standardization.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency in resolving issues.
• Autonomy, accountability, and decision-making capability in operational environments.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with local and international teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Spanish: fluent or native level.
• English: advanced level (spoken and written).
• Portuguese is a plus.
• Availability for occasional travel within Spain.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasonsto apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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