Engineering Asset Manager BESS - UK

Sungrow UK • Milton Keynes • Services

Who we are

We are a green tech company unlike any other green tech company. We are a team of lateral thinkers, young professionals, and creative minds. We are fighting every day to make our mission happen – Clean Power For All! With ~400GW (!) of clean power presently installed worldwide, we are more than ready to sate the worlds hunger for clean energy! Welcome at Sungrow Sungrow is the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables. We want to give fresh impulses, inspire, and contribute to a sustainable development of our planet, that’s why we constantly improve our portfolio. From floating solar plants to large-scale utility projects and to small residential products we always offer the best and most suitable solution. At Sungrow we hold more than 1500 patents – no wonder as we employ the biggest research and development team of the whole industry. 40 % of all Sungrow workforce is continuously investigating on how to further improve the existing portfolio. Want to know more? Check out our Job offers and let`s dive right in together!

Milton Keynes

from today

Your duties

Hey there and welcome to your new Opportunity with us.
Being an engineering asset manager is a challenging task therefore, these here are your most important tasks:

Asset Performance Monitoring: Manage the day-to-day operation of battery storage assets, continuously monitor performance data, and ensure systems are meeting or exceeding operational expectations.
Maintenance Strategy: Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for energy storage systems, ensuring minimal downtime and longevity of assets.
Operational Optimization: Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency of battery storage systems through technology upgrades, software optimization, and data-driven insights.
Data Analytics: Collect and analyze performance data from battery systems, leveraging insights to improve operational efficiency and extend asset life.
Vendor & Contractor Management: Coordinate with third-party service providers, OEMs, and maintenance teams to ensure timely interventions and repairs.
Compliance & Regulatory: Ensure that all operations are in compliance with local regulations, including safety, environmental, and electrical standards.
Budget & Financial Planning: Monitor operational expenses, prepare budgets for asset maintenance, and ensure cost-effective management of storage assets.
Sustainability Initiatives: Contribute to sustainability targets by optimizing energy storage systems to improve their environmental impact.
Reporting: Provide regular performance reports to senior management and stakeholders, detailing asset performance, incidents, and improvement strategies.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the operations of storage systems, ensuring safe and reliable operations.

Your profile

All right, all right, so I hope you are now aware of what is up for you, what background should you have in order to feel comfortable with this role?

Familiarity with lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems, and renewable energy technologies.
Any electrical training Certification is a plus. If you are a trained electrician with proven field experience it's a big plus.
Experience with energy monitoring platforms and optimizing energy storage for market participation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in service, specifically within energy storage or renewable energy sectors.
Strong knowledge of battery storage systems (BESS) technology and energy markets.
Experience with SCADA systems, data monitoring tools, and asset management software.
Knowledge of energy regulations and compliance standards in Europe.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle technical challenges and provide actionable solutions.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage external contractors and vendors.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to create detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
Willingness to travel within Europe as required for site inspections and meetings.

Our offer

This decade might be overshadowed by Covid19, but sooner or later we will beat and overcome that son of a germ, am I right?
But the true topic for this decade lies in energy！
We are more than happy to state that not only We are leading this discourse, we also offer the fitting solutions for it. We have the strongest PV-Inverter R&D there is and became the world`s biggest Inverter Manufacturer, which we are extremely proud of!And now, for this decade, we are increasing our game, and You, You might become part of it! Besides that, many things await You:

Opportunities for Career advancement
Bonus payment based on pre-agreed and signed KPI agreements
A multinational team awaits You with lots of european and transeuropean exchange!
Possibility for technical and commercial knowledge increasement in regard to string inverters, central inverters, inverter stations including transformer and switch gear and storage solutions
Technical and commercial training in our headquarter in Germany and even visits to the big R&D facility in China!

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