We are now hiring for a Portfolio Executive focussed on Wind, based in Stockholm, Sweden. The Executive will work closely with the Head of Wind and will contribute to setting up long term/high-standard asset management processes as well as supporting the wider Energy & Investment team.

Applications

To apply for the role, you will need to upload a cover letter and current CV. The cover letter must set out your availability, salary expectations, and suitability for the role (including your competence in speaking and writing English, Swedish and Finnish).

We appreciate all interest in Downing and applications received; however please note we will only be able to contact the most suitable applicants.

Role and responsibilities

• Full accountability for the operational performance of a wind farm located in Sweden.
• Conducting KPI variance analysis and proactively identifying factors impacting asset performance.
• Ensuring scheduled preventative maintenance aligns with the O&M contract and overseeing the timely completion of corrective actions.
• Supporting compliance with regulatory, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Performing site inspections, including turbine ascents, and producing detailed reports and punch lists.
• Managing and resolving low-level or non-critical technical incidents.
• dentifying opportunities for performance improvement and operational optimisation.
• Enhancing asset monitoring, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Maintaining thorough and accurate records, ensuring contractual milestones are met.
• Providing general support to the wider team, including administrative tasks as needed.
• To act as an ambassador for Downing’s values, and to always behave in a respectful and professional manner.

Education, experience and skills

• 2+ years of experience as Asset Manager, O&M Manager, and/or in large-scale renewable projects
• Higher education with technical focus (Master of Engineering or equivalent)
• Understanding of technical asset management methodologies and experience in technical aspects of renewable assets
• Experience working in an international environment
• Critical eye for compliance and safety
• Knowledge of IT networks, databases, SCADA, OPC/ODBC servers
• Strong MS Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Fluent in English
• Swedish or Finnish language skills preferred

Personal characteristics

• Passionate about your work – always willing to roll up your sleeves
• Team player – enjoy having fun while contributing to an open, honest, and hard-working culture
• Customer-oriented – approachable, friendly, professional, and diligent; nothing is too much trouble
• Assertive and execution-focused – you make things happen
• Eloquent – able to explain complex concepts in simple, relevant terms, with strong English communication skills

Downing’s values - Be bold and ambitious | Be straightforward | Support each other

Our values serve as a guide that shapes every aspect of Downing. They extend far beyond the conduct of our employees and encompass our products, services, and relationships with our investors and their advisers. By upholding these values, we firmly believe that we can navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our commitment to these values ensures that we make a positive impact in everything we do, leaving a lasting and meaningful imprint on the world around us

Hybrid working

Downing operates a hybrid working policy whereby employees are expected to work from the office for a minimum of 3 days each week. If specific days are required in the office, this will be communicated during the interview process.

Diversity and inclusion

At Downing, we work hard to create a safe space for everyone: an environment for people to be themselves, and to be straightforward, honest and candid. Diversity is important to us, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates this. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly throughout our recruitment process and every aspect of employment, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments

We will make reasonable adjustments within our recruitment process (and throughout employment) where needed. If you need any adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to speak to the hiring manager or Downing’s People Team (people@downing.co.uk).

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