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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 Renewables and Asset Segment develops, owns and operates a diverse and growing portfolio of energy assets across Europe, and is an integral part of our strategy to drive profitable decarbonization and support the energy transition. 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 Renewables and Asset Segment’s Hungarian 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). • 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 Hungarian language knowledge is required. 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.