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O&M Strategy & Best Practices Expert
Greenvolt
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Posted Oct 15
About this role
Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the Development & Construction of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in more 16 countries (Europe & North America). At Greenvolt Power, we are seeking an O&M Strategy & Best Practices Analyst, who will be responsible for defining, developing, and maintaining the global Operations & Maintenance strategy, standards, procedures, and maintenance planning frameworks for Greenvolt Power's full renewable energy asset portfolio, ensuring all assets are operated and maintained in accordance with best-in-class practices throughout their lifecycle. The role owns the O&M strategy and governance model, establishing the operating framework and standards that define how all assets are maintained and operated across the portfolio. The O&M Strategy & Best Practices Analyst develops annual maintenance plans, spare parts strategies, and inventory models, and drives the continuous improvement of O&M practices by consolidating operational feedback from Asset Managers, benchmarking against industry standards, and rolling out lessons learned and best practice guidelines across geographies. The O&M Strategy & Best Practices Analyst works closely with Asset Managers, the Performance Monitoring & Optimization team, and the O&M Contracts Management Analyst to ensure that maintenance strategies, contractor standards, and operational practices are aligned, consistent, and continuously improving across the full portfolio. Key Responsibilities O&M Strategy & Procedures * Define the overall O&M strategy for the global portfolio, establishing the operating model, governance framework, and standards that govern how all assets are maintained and operated. * Define maintenance standards, procedures, and maintenance activity libraries to be applied consistently across all sites and asset types. * Develop and maintain incident classification criteria, operating procedures, and SLAs to ensure compliance with asset performance standards. * Ensure the O&M strategy is aligned with asset lifecycle requirements and portfolio strategy across all business units. Maintenance Planning * Develop annual maintenance plans and schedules for the portfolio, defining the activities to be performed at each asset based on asset type, age, and technical specifications. * Define preventive maintenance strategies, ensuring they are tailored to asset type and aligned with manufacturer recommendations and operational experience. * Incorporate Asset Manager operational feedback into maintenance plan updates, ensuring plans reflect site-level realities and lessons learned. * Coordinate maintenance campaigns, ensuring consistent planning and execution across geographies. * Review and update maintenance task libraries periodically to reflect technical developments and best practice evolution. Spare Parts Strategy * Define the spare parts strategy and inventory model for the global portfolio, establishing the framework for spare parts management across all assets. * Set inventory guidelines and minimum stock level criteria to be monitored by Asset Managers on site, ensuring operational continuity and risk mitigation. * Review and update the inventory model based on operational feedback, maintenance patterns, and asset lifecycle stage. * Coordinate with Asset Managers and O&M contractors to ensure spare parts strategies are effectively implemented Continuous Improvement & Best Practices * Collect and consolidate operational feedback from Asset Managers to identify recurring issues, patterns, and improvement opportunities across the portfolio. * Define and roll out best practice guidelines and lessons learned across the portfolio, driving standardization and operational excellence. * Benchmark O&M practices against industry standards and incorporate relevant improvements into the operational framework. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance * Work closely with Asset Managers to ensure O&M standards and maintenance plans are understood, adopted, and effectively implemented on site. * Collaborate with the O&M Contracts Management Analyst to ensure maintenance standards and contractor KPI frameworks are aligned. * Coordinate with the Performance Monitoring & Optimization team to incorporate performance analysis findings into maintenance strategy updates. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline. * Minimum 2–4 years of experience in renewable energy operations, O&M strategy, asset management, or a related technical role. * Demonstrated experience developing or contributing to O&M strategies, maintenance procedures, or operational frameworks for utility-scale renewable energy assets, including solar PV, wind, BESS, or other energy infrastructure. * Experience developing maintenance plans, spare parts strategies, or operational standards for energy or infrastructure assets. Knowledge & Skills * Strong technical knowledge of renewable energy asset operations, maintenance strategies, and O&M best practices. * Good project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliverables simultaneously. * Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across functions and geographies. * Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to documentation quality, consistency, and accuracy. * Fluent English required; additional European languages are considered an advantage.