Battery Storage Asset Manager (Stand-Alone)

Plus Power; United States; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Work from home stipend

Job summary

Plus Power is a leading North American energy storage developer, owner, and operator seeking an Asset Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of stand-alone storage projects. You will work with Front Office, Analytics Services, Finance, Legal, and Engineering Procurement & Construction teams while supervising third-party contractors to ensure world-class asset management.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in renewable asset management, a technical background in engineering or business, and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of asset management experience in the renewable energy industry
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, or a related field
• Experience in Power, Energy, Renewables, or BESS with familiarity of industry-specific terminology; knowledge of BESS technology and/or SCADA systems is a plus
• Working knowledge of ERCOT and other ISO/RTO market structures, with experience managing merchant energy assets and navigating regulatory, compliance, and market participation requirements
• Ability to read and interpret PPAs, LGIAs, Financing Agreements, and other project contracts
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, high-quality results
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, driving a desire to learn and grow within the company and the industry
• Demonstrated dependability and accountability, with a strong track record of meeting deadlines, following through on commitments, and taking ownership of responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Excellent project management skills and experience leading and delivering projects under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, and remain flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work and identifying errors or inconsistencies before final delivery
• Ability to travel to various locations within the United States roughly 20% of the time
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of utility-scale, stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Monitor the performance of assets and analyze plant metrics on an ongoing basis and against KPIs to find anomalies and improve plant performance
• Provide qualitative analysis, reporting and recommendations to manage the assets and deliver transparency and reporting for an executive level
• Work with the Accounting and Analytic Services departments to prepare operational budgets
• Manage O&M and related third party agreements to ensure compliance from service providers and to develop long-term relationships
• Coordinate and supervise third party contractors’ planned maintenances schedules and work performance while minimizing the impact on production
• Coordinate outages and unplanned maintenance including the investigation, analysis, and resolution of system issues
• Conduct and analyze risk assessments and initiate preventive as well as corrective actions
• Support pre-construction engineering, EPC, and development functions with review of plant designs and contract terms related to operations
• Help manage internal handover of BESS from construction to operations
• Manage compliance contractors for adherence with ongoing NERC/ISO procedures, reporting requirements and training of operations staff
• Ensure strict compliance with all project operating agreements

Skills

Asset management

Power/energy knowledge

SCADA familiarity

ERCOT/ISO market structures

Contract reading (PPAs/LGIAs)

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Plus Power is a leading North American energy storage developer, owner, and operator seeking an Asset Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of stand-alone storage projects. You will work with Front Office, Analytics Services, Finance, Legal, and Engineering Procurement & Construction teams while supervising third-party contractors to ensure world-class asset management.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in renewable asset management, a technical background in engineering or business, and strong