Battery Storage Asset Manager — Operations & Performance

Sacbar; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Work from home stipend

Job summary

Plus Power is seeking an Asset Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) and coordinate across Front Office, Analytics, Finance, Legal, and Engineering Procurement & Construction. You will manage third-party contractors, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with operating agreements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in renewable asset management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years asset management experience in renewable energy.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, or related field.
• Experience in Power, Energy, Renewables, or BESS; familiarity with industry terminology; knowledge of BESS tech/SCADA is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ERCOT/ISO market structures; experience with merchant energy assets and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret PPAs, LGIAs, Financing Agreements, and other project contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely results.
• Demonstrated dependability and accountability with strong ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical info to diverse audiences.
• Strong project management skills; ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to travel ~20% of the time in the U.S.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a portfolio of utility-scale, stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Monitor asset performance and plant metrics against KPIs to identify anomalies and improve performance.
• Provide qualitative analysis, reporting, and recommendations for executive-level transparency.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Analytics Services to prepare operational budgets.
• Manage O&M and third-party agreements to ensure compliance and long-term relationships.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party contractors’ maintenance schedules while minimizing production impact.
• Coordinate outages and unplanned maintenance including investigation and resolution of system issues.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive preventive and corrective actions.
• Support pre-construction engineering, EPC, and development with contract terms related to operations.
• Assist internal handover of BESS from construction to operations.
• Manage compliance contractors for adherence to NERC/ISO procedures and training.
• Ensure compliance with all project operating agreements.

Skills

Asset management

Power & BESS knowledge

Contract interpretation

Project management

Multitasking / prioritization

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel willingness

Regulatory/ISO knowledge

SCADA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/economics/business

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Plus Power is seeking an Asset Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) and coordinate across Front Office, Analytics, Finance, Legal, and Engineering Procurement & Construction. You will manage third-party contractors, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with operating agreements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in renewable asset management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.