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Please note that both English & Japanese CVs are required to apply for this role.
Shizen Energy Group is a top and rapidly expanding renewable energy developer headquartered in Japan, ranked number 1 in the Forbes Japan 2025 Start-up of the Year Ranking, and a member of J-Startup, a global startup support program operated by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. We create and operate solar, wind, and small hydroelectric power plants in Asia and South America and are actively expanding our EnergyTech activities with the aim of making renewable energy within easy reach for everyone. With the help of our colleagues and partners in Japan and around the world, we take action for the blue planet.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Technical Asset Manager to oversee the technical aspects of an expanding portfolio of solar and other renewable energy projects domestically. This will be a front-facing role with the successful candidates also expected to be able to communicate well with both internal and external stakeholders in English and Japanese.
Since its creation in 2011, Shizen Energy Group has always been proud to offer outstanding career development opportunities in a highly diverse environment with a strong startup culture. We also support remote and fully flexible working, although a successful candidate would need to be based in or relocate to Japan to attend face-to-face meetings.
Reasons for hire
An additional member is required due to growth of the project portfolio.
Job description
Successful candidate will oversee the operation and management of renewable energy power generation projects.
More specifically, day-to-day duties will include:
- Management: documents, records, inventory, KPI management.
- Long-term operations: examination of trouble-shooting methods, liaison and coordination with maintenance and security contractors.
- Value enhancement: performance and risk management analysis/improvement
- Short-term operations: repair planning, budgeting, business reporting (monthly/annual)
- Contracting: implementation of clauses in operational management contracts, optimisation of insurance/guarantee/commissioning contracts.
- Stakeholder support: reporting to the company and the clients, support and coordination with government authorities (such as municipalities, relevant ministries, power aggregators), etc.
Main sources of energy: solar, small hydro, wind, biomass, with possible involvement with grid storage batteries.
Key Appeal Points
Involvement in renewable energy
Shizen Energy Group is a frontline player in national and international business activities for a sustainable world, providing a working environment with constant access to cutting-edge information and initiatives in the industry.
We work on projects of great social significance, which will enable us to increase the penetration of renewable energy without any additional environmental impact by working to improve the amount of electricity generated.
Opportunities for personal growth
We have fostered an environment that enables us to take a variety of approaches to improve the situation and to develop better, alternative solutions.
The power generation business is diverse, and as we tackle ‘unanswerable questions’ on a daily basis, we can hone our skills in problem-solving, problem-finding and considering different perspectives.
Our teams are involved in development, EPC, asset management, O&M, system development and all other areas of the power generation business, enabling all of our colleagues to broaden their knowledge of this exciting market.
The scope of experience offered at Shizen Energy, which manages several hundred MW of power plants, is as varied as your curiosity, and you will have the opportunity to further propel your career.
Skills & Experience
Required
- Language proficiency of a level enough to participate in meetings and hold discussions in English & Japanese
- Good cross-cultural communication skills with the ability to work with many internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to competently work with a variety of office suite software
- Any of the following:
- At least 1 year experience in power plant management in an O&M or asset management company
- At least 1 year of operational experience in a power generation company
Welcome
- Experience in business operations and familiarity with the "kaizen" principle (QC)
- Knowledge of electricity/communications/legislation, software and civil engineering as a basis for power plant management is also a plus.
- Class 3 Chief Electricity Engineer (電気主任技術者) license
Ideal candidate profile
- Has an interest/passion for the renewable energy industry
- Has the curiosity to independently try out new work
- Has a strong sense of purpose.
- Has the flexibility to deal with an uncertain and volatile business environment
| 職種 / 募集ポジション | Renewable Energy Technical Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| 雇用形態 | 正社員 |
| 契約期間 | ※There is a possibility of the offer on a different contract arrangement (limited or external contract). ・Band review: 2x year ・Probation: 6 months ・Yearly salary review |
| 給与 |
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| 勤務地 | ・Fully flexible hours with no core time ・Hybrid work style. You may occasionally be asked to adjust your schedule for business trips etc. |
| 休日 | - All weekends & National holidays - Paid leave (starting at 10 days/year, up to 20 days/year based on tenure) - Shizen Energy special leave (7 days/year) - Maternity & Paternity & others |
| Benefits | ・Social insurance ・Transportation expenses paid (up to 50,000 yen) ・Side jobs permitted (consult for details). ・Assistance in obtaining qualifications is available. ・Congratulatory and condolence money ・Welfare life insurance is available. ・Bicycle commuting expenses are provided. ・Relocation allowance and relocation rules are available. ・Career navigation system (internal transfer system) |
| Hiring Process: | Document screening (approximately 1 week) ↓ First interview (approximately 1-2 weeks) ↓ SPI assessment (approximately 1 week) For Japanese positions ↓ Final interview (approximately 1-2 weeks)* ↓ Offer (approximately 1 week) **The number of interviews may vary depending on the situation. |
| 会社名 | 自然電力グループ |
|---|---|
| 代表者/Managing Directors | 磯野 謙 / Ken Isono（自然電力株式会社 代表取締役） 川戸 健司 / Kenji Kawado（自然電力株式会社 代表取締役） 長谷川 雅也 / Masaya Hasegawa（自然電力株式会社 代表取締役) ヤン・ヴァルツェヒャ / Jan Warzecha (自然エンジニアリング株式会社 ・自然オペレーションズ株式会社 代表取締役） 松村 宗和 / Munekazu Matsumura（株式会社Shizen Connect 代表取締役） |
| 設立年月/Establishment | 2011年6月 自然電力株式会社 / Shizen Energy Inc.
2013年1月 自然エンジニアリング株式会社 / Shizen Engineering Inc.
2013年5月 自然オペレーションズ株式会社 /
Shizen Operations Inc.
2023年10月 株式会社Shizen Connect / Shizen Connect Inc. |
| 本社所在地/Address of Head Office | ■自然電力株式会社 / Shizen Energy Inc. 〒810-0062 福岡県福岡市中央区荒戸1-1-6 福岡大濠ビル 1-1-6 Arato, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture ■自然エンジニアリング株式会社 / Shizen Engineering Inc. 〒103-0023 東京都中央区日本橋本町2-4-7 遠五ビル Engo Building, 2-4-7 Nihonbashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ■自然オペレーションズ株式会社 / Shizen Operations Inc. 〒810-0062 福岡県福岡市中央区荒戸1-1-6 福岡大濠ビル 1-1-6 Arato, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture ■株式会社Shizen Connect / Shizen Connect Inc. 〒103-0023 東京都中央区日本橋本町2-4-7 遠五ビル Engo Building, 2-4-7 Nihonbashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |