Energy Storage Asset Operations and Maintenance Director - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy firm as the Energy Storage Asset O&M Director, where you'll lead the operational strategy for utility-scale energy storage projects. This fully remote role involves driving asset optimization and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with a dynamic team focused on innovative energy trading strategies and real-time operations. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and comprehensive benefits while contributing to the growth of renewable infrastructure solutions. If you have a passion for energy management and a proven track record in O&M leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of O&M renewable energy experience with leadership roles.
• Experience with energy storage and technical asset management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field-based O&M for utility-scale battery storage assets.
• Develop asset management strategies and optimize performance.

Skills

Leadership in O&M

Asset Management

Energy Storage Systems

Operational Strategy Development

Compliance with OSHA, ISO/RTO, NERC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Operations Management

Tools

Energy Management Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

This is a remote position.

Energy Storage Asset O&M Director - Energy Storage

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Energy Storage Operations & Maintenance Director will integrate with the organizational leadership team to drive the operational strategy for assets across the company's operating portfolio in a growing Asset Management Division. This role will drive the field-based O&M strategy with a focus on warranties, fleet management, commissioning, and testing across operational assets.

This is a creative team focused on energy storage/battery storage asset management, O&M, energy trading strategies, and real-time operations. This role will work cross-functionally with a formidable Asset Management and Energy Trading Team that includes Sr. Directors, Directors, and Managers focused on driving energy trading and optimization initiatives for innovative renewable energy battery storage assets in support of a nationwide utility-scale renewable energy portfolio.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes over the field-based O&M functions for the company's utility-scale battery storage assets across ISO/RTOs nationwide to ensure projects are set up to reach peak performances and revenue opportunities are maximized.
• Develops and implements asset-based operations and maintenance strategies/policies/procedures in cohesion with the power trading hedging strategies that factor in day-ahead and real-time markets.
• Drives asset optimization through strategic evaluations of the equipment, hardware, and software functions based on collaboration with IT and OT departments.
• Leads operational troubleshooting initiatives to consistently improve project performance with a focus on system enhancement and process improvement.
• Develops and manages relationships with 3rd party contractors and vendors to maximize production while safely increasing cost efficiencies.
• Works with other Directors to Executive-level stakeholders on asset O&M, OSHA, NERC, risk management, credit risk, and P&L reporting to streamline operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or similar with utility-scale renewables experience focused on asset management; 10+ years of O&M renewable energy experience that includes leadership as well as energy storage experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record of success in field operational asset management leadership roles focused on O&M strategy, operating portfolios, and technical asset management in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience dealing with energy storage, BESS, or battery storage O&M providers and OEM equipment manufacturers is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Experience leading field-based asset management and portfolio optimization initiatives across various energy platforms (renewables, solar, wind, BESS, energy storage, natural gas, O&G, Hydro, etc.).
• Ability to lead asset O&M based OSHA, ISO/RTO, and NERC compliance initiatives REQUIRED.
• Candidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Sr. Director of Asset Management, Director of Technical Asset Management, Asset Operating Partner, O&M Director, Sr. Director of Operations and Maintenance, Sr. Energy Storage O&M Manager, Manager of O&M.

*The deadline for applications is 75 days from the original posting date.