Director, Asset Management

Energy Vault; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

401K employer matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Short- and Long-term disability

Paternity leave

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible time off

Home office equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Energy Vault, a global energy storage and power infrastructure leader, seeks a Director of Asset Management to oversee performance, reliability, and commercial success of utility-scale storage systems. You will coordinate with O&M providers, regulators, and partners to maximize asset value and ensure compliant, efficient operation.

The role requires 9+ years in asset management or related fields, strong finance and reporting skills, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in asset management, operations, or performance monitoring in the energy sector (BESS or renewables preferred).
• Over 3 years of experience managing NERC Bulk Electric System (BES) compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of financial and commercial aspects of energy storage projects.
• Proficiency in data analysis, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, EMS systems.
• Familiarity with ISO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, etc.) and revenue strategies.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in asset management platforms.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance, reliability, and commercial success of utility-scale energy storage assets.
• Ensure assets operate efficiently, meet performance and compliance targets, and deliver returns.
• Serve as the liaison among internal stakeholders, O&M providers, QSEs, off-takers and utility partners.
• Ensure ERCOT, NERC and local regulatory compliance; manage contracts for NERC registration and compliance services.
• Coordinate with service providers, ERCOT, QSE and off-take partners to validate revenues and costs.

Skills

Data analysis

SCADA EMS familiarity

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, or related field

Job description

Our Company

Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.

Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world.

Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long-term energy security.

By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most.

Learn more at www.energyvault.com, explore recent updates in our Newsroom, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.

Our Values

We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.

We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.

We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.

We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.

We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.

Your Impact as a Director, Asset Management:

The Director of Asset Management is responsible for overseeing the performance, reliability, and commercial success of utility-scale Energy Storage Systems. This role ensures the assets operate efficiently, meet performance and compliance targets, and deliver expected returns throughout their lifecycle. The Asset Manager will serve as the key liaison among internal stakeholders, O&M providers, QSEs, off-takers and utility partners.

Your Mission:

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with ERCOT, NERC, and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage contracts for NERC registration and compliance services and periodic ERCOT testing.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of operational events, tests, and maintenance.
• Assist in preparing asset reports for internal stakeholders, investors, and regulators.

Commercial Optimization

• Coordinate with distribution service provider, ERCOT, QSE and offtake partners to validate operational revenues and cost.
• Ensure all invoices and revenue/cost statements are accurate and ensure timely payment (including, Property tax, offtake revenue, Aux energy cost etc.).
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and revenue modelling activities.

Operations & Maintenance

• Work closely with internal and external O&M providers to schedule preventive and corrective maintenance and BESS testing.
• Review and manage service agreements, warranty obligations, and long-term service plans.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are properly documented and reported.

Transition and Stakeholder Support

• Support project handoff from construction to operations, ensuring asset readiness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for asset-related inquiries and issues.

Asset Performance Management

• Monitor operational performance of BESS assets via EMS/SCADA systems.
• Identify underperformance or anomalies and coordinate resolution with field and OEM teams.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in asset management, operations, or performance monitoring in the energy sector (BESS or renewables preferred).
• Over 3 years of experience managing NERC Bulk Electric System (BES) compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of financial and commercial aspects of energy storage projects.
• Proficiency in data analysis, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, EMS systems.
• Familiarity with ISO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, etc.) and revenue strategies.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in asset management platforms.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 25%.
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
• Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• 8-weeks for Paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

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At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.