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Head of BESS Asset Operations
BayWa r.e. EMEAHead of BESS Asset Operations leading technical performance and operations in EMEA for energy storage systems. Overseeing operational compliance, team management, and revenue optimization for battery assets.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and develop the BESS asset operations team across the EMEA region
- Take full ownership of technical and operational performance across the BESS portfolio
- Define and enforce operational procedures, safety standards, and maintenance strategies for battery assets
- Drive revenue optimization by working closely with trading, optimization, and market teams
- Manage relationships with EPC contractors, O&M service providers, OEMs, and grid operators across multiple markets
- Oversee asset performance reporting and KPI dashboards
- Lead root cause analysis and technical resolution of operational incidents and warranty claims
- Monitor regulatory and grid code developments across EMEA markets and ensure operational compliance
- Build scalable operational processes and digital tooling to support portfolio growth
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven leadership experience in BESS or energy storage asset operations
- Deep technical understanding of battery storage systems, including BMS, PCS, SCADA, and grid integration
- Hands-on experience with BESS performance monitoring, degradation modelling, and state-of-health analysis
- Solid understanding of energy markets, ancillary services, and revenue optimization mechanisms relevant to storage assets
- Track record of managing complex O&M contracts and holding service providers accountable to performance standards
- Experience operating across multiple EMEA regulatory environments and grid codes
- Strong commercial acumen
- Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Fluent English, with additional European language skills a strong advantage
- A structured, data-driven mindset combined with the leadership presence to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working hours and mobile working options
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Modern office spaces with a welcoming atmosphere
- Company restaurant and barista bar
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Hard Skills & Tools
BESSbattery storage systemsBMSPCSSCADAgrid integrationperformance monitoringdegradation modellingstate-of-health analysisoperational compliance
Soft Skills
leadershipcommercial acumencommunicationdata-driven mindsetteam developmentrelationship managementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkinginspirationstakeholder engagement