Asset Manager

Job Title: Asset Manager
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Job Reference #: 33169
Employment Type: Permanent. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States to be considered for this position.
Language Requirements: English (C2 proficiency or equivalent)

At Eni, we are seeking an Asset Manager to join Plenitude Renewables US in Houston.

You will be responsible for overseeing the commercial, contractual, and administrative aspects of Plenitude Renewable US's operational renewable energy assets across the United States. In this role, you will support the day-to-day management of renewable energy projects by monitoring asset performance, ensuring compliance with O&M contract terms and conditions, and coordinating commercial and administrative activities to help achieve production, availability, and performance targets.

About Plenitude

Plenitude Renewables US Inc. is a leading renewable energy company and part of Plenitude, Eni's integrated energy transition business. Based in Houston, Texas, the company develops, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage assets across the United States, with a focus on solar, wind, and battery storage projects. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability, Plenitude Renewables US contributes to the growth of clean energy infrastructure while supporting the transition to a lower-carbon energy future. As part of a global organization operating in more than 15 countries, the company offers employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects that help shape the future of energy

Responsibilities

Asset Performance & Operational Oversight

• Oversee monthly energy production and key operational KPIs, analyzing and reporting variances against budget and forecast.
• Support the Operations department in monitoring plant performance, including energy production, availability, PR, curtailment, and defects, proactively identifying and flagging potential underperformance.
• Review and discuss performance loss analyses (e.g., curtailment, outages, and defects) with the Operations team and O&M contractors, contributing to the definition and tracking of corrective action plans.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and technical audits, as required, to support asset performance, availability, and integrity.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Ensure compliance with O&M contract terms and conditions, including performance requirements, service-level requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Support the negotiation, renewal, and amendment of operational and new service contracts and RFPs, in coordination with the Procurement and Legal departments.
• Oversee the management of land lease agreements, including monitoring contractual obligations, tracking key milestones and deadlines, and ensuring ongoing compliance with lease terms.
• Assist in the management of joint-venture assets and relationships with project partners, ensuring alignment with contractual agreements and governance frameworks.
• Assist in the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes.

Financial & Budget Monitoring

• Support Finance in monitoring OPEX and major cost drivers at the asset level, helping to ensure budget adherence and providing input on operational cost variances.
• Support internal reporting on asset-level financial and operational performance, including input into budget reviews and forecasts, where required.

HSE & Regulatory Compliance

• Contribute to HSE and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, laws, and Eni Group policies and standards.
• Support the maintenance of asset integrity and the implementation of corrective actions arising from audits, inspections, or regulatory findings.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for financing parties, including lenders and tax equity partners, supporting ongoing operational and financial reporting obligations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure the timely, accurate, and consistent flow of information across the asset portfolio.

Skills and experience required

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• General understanding of energy assets, technical matters and operations (essential).

Qualifications and Proven Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience in the photovoltaic, wind and/or BESS sectors within an IPP (Independent Power Producer) environment, specifically in asset management, operations and/or maintenance of utility-scale renewable energy plants.
  • Experience primarily focused on construction, manufacturing or project development is not considered relevant for this role.
  • Experience in other non-renewable energy sectors may be considered, provided it involves utility-scale assets (e.g. nuclear, thermal or hydro) within an IPP environment.
• Experience managing operational, production and commercial budgets.
• Experience working in corporate environments and navigating complex internal procedures, governance processes and cross-functional workflows.
• Experience managing contracts and negotiating disputes.
• Strong analytical, organizational and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP or Oracle) or CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce or Dynamics 365).

Soft Skills

• Highly motivated and self-driven, with enthusiasm, positive energy and a passion for continuous improvement that fosters collaboration and high performance.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to make informed, independent decisions, supported by a proactive approach to learning and adherence to internal procedures and governance frameworks.
• Strong team-oriented mindset, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships in a hybrid/remote work environment.
• Outstanding negotiation skills and strong professional presence, with the ability to constructively challenge contractors while maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset and a professional, adaptable approach to engaging with external stakeholders, with a focus on building and maintaining strong, long-term partnerships.

Mandatory Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status required (visa sponsorship is not available).
• Fluency in English.

How to apply

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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