Director Asset Management

Join us as a Director Asset Management - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at Vopak! The global energy transition and all the new possibilities of emerging technologies make this a very interesting time to be doing business. If this global working environment appeals to you and you have the right skills and mindset, then apply now to become a part of our Vopak team.

What will you do as Director Asset Management - Battery Energy Storage?

As Director Asset Management you are a crucial member in the Vopak Battery Energy Storage team. We are developing large (>100 MW) BESS Projects throughout the global Vopak network of terminals and new sites. In your role you will be responsible for developing and implementing the technical and operational performance philosophy for Vopak’s growing global battery fleet. 

The Director Asset Management is responsible for the BESS performance (e.g. guaranteed availability), regulatory compliance, integrity management, contract management and reporting to capacity offtakers and other stakeholders.

What do we expect from you?

• Master in engineering (electrical, mechanical, energy management or equivalent);

• 5-10 years of proven track record in senior Asset Management / Operations roles for utility scale, high-CAPEX, power assets (e.g. power plants, renewable projects, BESS, high voltage substations);

• Familiar with battery performance characteristics and value drivers (RTE, SoH degradation, availability, DoD, downtime minimization, etc);

• Experience in setting up asset management system and organization;

• Knowledge of- and familiarity with- state-of-art asset management IT/OT platforms for monitoring and managing performance of remote assets from a central location;

• Familiar with ISO 55000 principles;

• Experienced in contracting and managing LTSA contracts

Core responsibilities of Director Asset Management:

• BESS Strategy & Execution: Take ownership of the asset management and operational philosophy to lead process development, organizational setup, system implementation, outsourcing and reporting.

• Standardization & Collaboration: Continuously improve standards (technical, contractual, operational) and collaborate with internal stakeholders (Business Development, Category/Commercial Management, Vopak IT) to optimize project delivery and manage a future-proof IT/OT environment.

• Pre-start-up & Commissioning: Manage site acceptance, startup activities, and risk mitigation to ensure projects meet operability, maintainability, and SHEQ business case objectives.

• Technical Performance: Optimize critical metrics (RTE, SoH, DoD, thermal management) and plan for asset repowering, augmentation, or expansion based on continuous technology and market assessments.

• Operations, Maintenance & Compliance: Manage the global 24/7 service desk, third-party O&M ecosystem (via LTSAs), sustaining capex, and spare parts while ensuring compliance with technical and local grid regulations.

• Contract & Warranty Management: Collaborate with offtakers to deliver on commercial contracts, optimizing cycle performance, and ensuring operational compliance to manage potential warranty claims.

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid working opportunity

• A highly competitive, market-aligned salary based on your skills and experience

• Travel allowance

• 30 holidays on an annual basis

• Collective Health Insurance (contribution Vopak of 50% of basic package)

• Vopak’s own pension scheme https://pensioenfonds.vopak.com/

• We will continuously invest in your personal growth, and future career path within Vopak

Want to start as a Director Asset Management Battery Energy Storage at Vopak?

Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak? Apply now!

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