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The Asset Management Associate will support the commercial oversight for wind, solar and BESS operating projects in the assigned region (between 600 and 2000 megawatts installed) and ensure all commercial and governmental obligations are met. You will plan project budgets and oversee performance. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the management of commercial relationship with offtakers, OEMs and O&M service providers and ensuring that the operations strategy and management framework developed by the Asset Operations team is implemented consistently across projects in the assigned region.
Job Responsibility:
Interface with project staff (solar, wind and BESS), Performance Management team, turbine original equipment manufacturers, and service providers on routine operational issues and on initiatives in an effort to increase operational and financial performance and reduce risk exposure
Support the management of operational projects profit & loss (P&L) activities
Assist with the development of project-level annual budgets and longer term business plans
Serve as a point of contact regarding financial and operational performance as compared to budget and targets
Update operational financial estimates on a quarterly basis in collaboration with the Finance team
Facilitate Service Agreements and contracts by working with Procurement and Legal
Lead and coordinate resolution of significant agreement issues that stem from the operation of the project (e.g., equipment warranties, O&M disputes and performance metrics, landowner agreements, PPAs, interconnection agreements, and others)
Ensure commercial and governmental obligations are met by tracking key milestones within the major agreements (e.g., turbine supply, O&M, PPA, tax equity, landowner, and interconnection)
Contribute in developing and refining operational strategies
Lead and perform analyses of performance and scenarios to develop decision-supporting tools for senior management
Perform ad hoc analyses on the historical and forward-looking performance of the asset
Coordinate issue resolution and stakeholder management when milestones are delinquent or a trigger event has occurred
Support the development and implementation of new project developments, origination, and negotiations of new PPAs and financing agreements
Participate in development and construction meetings to ensure that operational and asset management requirements and major contract requirements are met
Support the Portfolio Management team in reporting to financing and equity partners by providing commentary, estimates, and insights on asset performance and commercial developments related to the asset
Work with other asset management staff and accounting personnel to ensure reporting obligations are met in a timely manner
Create and develop market knowledge on the regional electricity markets and work with the Regulatory team as required on compliance matters
Communicate with market balancing authorities and reliability entities as needed
Additional duties as required
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
MBA strongly preferred
3+ years of relevant experience
Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred
Strong project management skills
Problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
Ability to perform duties in a collaborative working environment and to develop meaningful relationships
Analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to be self-motivated and motivate colleagues
Ability to learn new software programs
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
What we offer:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility