Asset Manager - Firming

Squadron Energy is seeking an Asset Manager - Firming in Melbourne, VIC, to lead a cross-functional team for various renewable energy assets. The role involves financial accountability, project management, and developing strategies for operational excellence. The position requires travel to other offices and sites. Candidates should be motivated to drive a culture of innovation and accountability while ensuring the successful transition to commercial operations.
About Us

Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia.

With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.

We are 100% Australian owned and have 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and an Australian development pipeline of 20GW.

To learn more about what we are doing for our communities click here.

To learn more about Squadron's assets, click here.

Join us as an Asset Manager - Firming to help us making a meaningful difference in our world.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Asset Management and Control Room, the Asset Manager - Firming is the leader of the cross functional asset leadership team (including Finance, Customer and Energy markets, Operations and Maintenance and Engineering) for the Port Kembla Energy Terminal (PKET), Dubbo firming, Illawarra firming and Clark Creek 1 wind farm.

This role may involve travel to other office locations and sites to engage and liaise with broader Squadron Energy (SQE) teams and relevant stakeholders.

The role will be based in one of Squadron Energy’s east coast offices in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney with travel to the other Squadron Energy east coast offices as required.

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated candidate to:
• Cultivate high-performing leadership by driving the development and execution of strategies that build and sustain a high-performing asset leadership team. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability, ensuring alignment with Squadron Energy’s purpose, vision, and values. Lead the cross functional leadership team for each firming asset.
• Financial accountability for Operations EBITDA for firming assets and the Clark Creek 1 windfarm. The PKET asset will deliver EBITDA of approximately $120M/pa from 2028, Clark Creek 1 wind farm will generate EBITDA of approximately $110Mpa from 2025, significantly increasing SQE’s total EBITDA.
• Accountable for the project management of the PKET Commercialisation process including financial modelling, Ops readiness, and customer negotiation and budget management ($110M over 2.5 years).
• Lead a cross functional team to deliver the PKET Commercialisation Energy for Good strategic initiative. This will involve co-ordinating the Operations Readiness, Customer and Energy Markets, Legal, Finance and Corporate Affairs teams to deliver their scope, which is required to successfully ensure PKET is ready for commercial operations.
• Lead the project teams for Dubbo and Illawarra firming assets, (Commercial, Finance and Development teams) working to develop the business cases and ensure successful investment decisions and transition through to operations.
• Work with the GM Asset Management to develop the new Squadron Asset Management Framework, which will focus on commercial operational excellence for all Squadron assets, developing a suite of processes and KPI’s to ensure efficient operation of assets in terms of maintenance, safety, EBITDA, commercial contract optimisation, availability, financing etc. The frameworks will need to deliver 20 year plus strategies for assets considering the particular regulatory, commercial, government, customer, industry, stakeholder, electricity network and operational considerations for each asset.

About you

In addition to the responsibilities above, you will have:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Legal or Engineering (preferred).
• Significant experience working in the gas or gas utility industries and developing processes, systems, data reporting and prioritisation tools to enable to efficient operation of assets.
• Experienced in developing a commercial based Asset Management framework that leads to safe, cost effective and reliable operation for various asset types.
• Knowledge of running risk and compliance frameworks for high-risk assets.
• Previous accountability for $100M/pa EBITDA generation and budget planning ideal.
• A current Australian driver’s licence

Why work with us?

Our goal is to improve the environment for current and future generations by leading Australia’s transition to renewable energy.

Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves.

Though we are united by this common goal, we view the tremendous diversity in our team’s cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds as one of our greatest assets. This sense of camaraderie and cross-disciplinary expertise spurs drive and commitment to the growth of our business.

To apply

Applications close on 9/04/2024.

At Squadron Energy, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering innovation and driving success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Our goal is to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve and to provide an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

To apply to this position please include the following:
• Updated resume including relevant experience and qualifications specific to the role.
• Cover letter addressing your motivations for applying and suitability to the role.

Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, current Australian work rights, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.

To learn more about this opportunity please email matt.hopping@squadronenergy.com
• Squadron is directly sourcing this position. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. No fees will be paid for any unsolicited CV sent to Squadron Energy*