Overview
Head of Asset Management Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Total Energies
The position is based in Dubai and the scope of activities will extend to the Middle East and Africa region:
In the region, several regulations with specific requirements Quality and safety challenges due to low-skilled workforce, especially in our construction contractors in general (EPC, Waterproofing, …)
Several contractors to work with and different maturity in terms of HSE and technical standards. Sometimes low solar-specific knowledge.
Project management
in a multicultural environment and workforce Multi-tasks and agile environment due to a small affiliate starting from scratch Competitive market with a limited area Very low presence in the rest of the region / local offices to build up from scratch / first project to launch without proper existing organization Lack of internal standards / guidelines  Activities  The Head of Asset Management is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the performance of our solar assets through local offices, ensuring that the performance delivered meets client commitments and aligns with the business plan approved by our Management in terms of asset availability and energy production.
This role involves managing the implementation of strategies, policies, and initiatives across assigned assets by evaluating asset lifecycles, conducting financial and operational reviews, and mitigating risks in adherence to the Company’s business strategy and long-term growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Performance Management and Reporting  Conduct monthly operational and financial reviews of assigned assets to evaluate their performance against targets, identify significant variances, and propose appropriate corrective actions. Ensure the performance guarantees are met by our contractors and towards our clients when applicable. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators and trends of the assets to optimize performance and value. Identify gaps compared to best practices and develop action plans to capture untapped potential.
Ensure MEA sites are operated safely by following up on HSE KPIs and overseeing the action plan and its implementation. Assist local offices in O&M setup in newly opened countries, ensuring contractors align with Total Energies standards and requirements. Facilitate the effective transition of assets from the construction and commissioning phase to the operational phase, as well as from the operational phase to de-commissioning or revamping phase.
Set up and lead an effective reporting and assessment process for solar assets, involving relevant stakeholders. Ensure timely completion of all reports in compliance with HQ policies, standards, and schedules. Oversee plant commissioning and re-commissioning. Assess the need for retrofit and improvement of the predictive maintenance plan. Effectively communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
2. Asset Management: Â Ensure a detailed understanding of key contracts and agreements of the assets and their related obligations to control the assets effectively and in the best interests of Total Energies. Analyze contracts and provide suggestions for contract negotiations during development, operational improvement initiatives, merger and acquisition activity, or legal matters. Establish and maintain a risk register for each individual asset;
regularly report on the status of key risks and …
Title: Head of Asset Management
Company: Total Energies
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category: Management, Engineering
