Asset Management Senior Associate

EDP Renewables North America LLC; Houston (TX); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Travel up to 5%

Résumé du poste

EDP Renewables North America LLC in Houston seeks an Asset Management Senior Associate to oversee commercial and financial performance of wind and power assets, coordinating budgets, market knowledge, and supplier relationships.

You will partner with turbine OEMs, O&M providers, and cross‑functional teams to drive fleet performance, manage obligations across PPAs and interconnections, and support strategic operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in asset management or energy projects.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support commercial oversight for operating assets (800–2000 MW) in the region.
• Plan and track asset budgets and develop market knowledge.
• Manage relationships with turbine OEMs and O&M providers.
• Coordinate reporting and governance with Operations and Finance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve fleet performance and reduce risk.

Connaissances

MS Office

Analytical skills

English fluency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field

MBA strongly preferred

Description du poste

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Asset Management Senior Associate will support the commercial oversight for operating assets in the assigned region (between 800 and 2000 MW) and ensure all commercial and governmental obligations are met. You will plan and track asset budgets, develop market knowledge and oversee performance. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the management of commercial relationship with turbine OEMs and O&M service providers and ensuring that the operations strategy and management framework developed by the Asset Management team is implemented consistently across assigned projects.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee project profit & loss (P&L) activities for assigned assets, identify gaps and provide recommendations to address
• Support the development of project-level annual budgets and creation of longer-term business plans in collaboration with other Asset Operations groups
• Performs budget analyses (such as variance report and reforecast) for the assigned assets and provide explanations regarding financial and operation performance of assigned assets. Update operational financial estimates on an on-going basis in collaboration with Operations and Finance
• Facilitate Service Agreements and support execution of contracts by working with Procurement and Legal
• Interface with Operations, Performance Management, 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 commercial effort towards 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)
• Lead and participate in cross functional teams to resolve material issues affecting operational projects
• Drive initiatives across the portfolio in an effort to improve fleet performance by facilitating solutions with input from other groups in the company; track execution of solutions
• Perform ad-hoc analyses of the historical and forward-looking performance of the asset. Support Performance Management in creation of business cases to management
• Track and manage obligations and activities to 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
• Work with other Asset Management staff and accounting personnel to ensure reporting obligations are met in a timely manner
• Track and manage obligations and activities related to bringing new projects from construction into operations, including PPA, LGIA, ISO and other requirements)
• Meet reporting obligations to financing entities by providing necessary commentary and reports as required under the company’s financing obligations. Interface with Portfolio Management on matters impacting the performance of the assigned assets
• Create and develop market knowledge
• Communicate with various market balancing authorities as needed
• Notify relevant staff and help to resolve issues when milestones are delinquent, or a trigger event has occurred
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure that proper asset management processes and tasks are in place in order to improve overall facility performance and limit risk exposure
• Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full Time

Direct Reports: None

Travel: 5%

Hybrid Model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote

What are we looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database development and management
• Agile mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and team development.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication along with presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including use of PC software such as Excel to perform analyses
• Demonstrate ability to lead cross-functional, multi-departmental teams
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal direction in both structured and unstructured work environments
• Ability to maintain and enhance customer relationships
• Ability to lead and support complex negotiations
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to foster and help create a collaborative working environment

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

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;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute

Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

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;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute

Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle