Manager, Thermal Asset Management

Invenergy LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Thermal Asset Manager to maximize profitability of its operating thermal assets. The role integrates O&M coordination, engineering-driven performance improvements, and contract and market strategy support across a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in relevant functions, deep knowledge of thermal energy, and strong financial modeling skills. Travel is required; US work eligibility is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 8+ years in a similar function/industry including finance, FP&A, commercial management, project management, or consulting.
• Operational/engineering experience in thermal or related energy sector.
• Experience with financial metrics (NPV, IRR, DCF).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Some travel is required.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with site-based and corporate O&M staff to optimize thermal asset performance and maintenance planning.
• Evaluate and improve operational performance with engineering teams.
• Participate in contract development with outside vendors and negotiate contracts.
• Lead dispute negotiations with contractual counterparts.
• Develop annual budgets and perform variance analyses for EBITDA and distributions.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and financial modeling for generation assets.
• Develop reports on asset performance for investors and lenders.
• Support commercial team on bids and market strategy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and project agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Business/ Economics/ Finance/ Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

The Thermal Asset Manager is responsible for a wide range of activities all directed toward the same goal: safely maximizing the profitability of Invenergy’s portfolio of operating thermal assets.

Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Coordinate with site-based and corporate O&M staff to optimize thermal asset performance, including major component repair and optimization of maintenance planning
• Evaluate and improve operational performance, including output, efficiency, and reliability, alongside engineering teams
• Participate in contract development with outside vendors, from soliciting quotes to supporting final contractnegotiation
• Lead dispute negotiations if they arise with contractual counterparts

Finance:

• Develop annual budgets and perform periodic variance analysesfor financial metrics such as EBITDA, distributions, etc.
• Provide input and review of the pro-forma financial models for generation assets
• Develop reports on generation asset performance for investors and lenders
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and management
• Perform financial analyses of aftermarket improvements, including profits, losses, and associated risks
• Develop other ad-hoc analyses as needed, coordinating with Accounting, Finance, Tax, etc.

Commercial:

• Provide input on optimizing the bidding and scheduling of assets in the market
• Support development and review commercial contracts and bids
• Collaborate with Commercial team on near-term and long-term power market strategy

Regulatory and compliance:

• Ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and project agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements, Operating Agreements, Credit Agreements, and Operations and Maintenance Agreements

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in a similar function and industry, including but not limited to finance, accounting, FP&A, commercial management, project management, and consulting in industries such as energy, utilities, construction, manufacturing and real estate required
• Operational and/or engineering experience in thermal or an adjacent energy sector (cogeneration plants, gas turbines, steam turbines, etc.)
• Experience with standard financial metrics and analyses (NPV, IRR, DCF models)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Some travel required
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills
• Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering

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Base Pay

$124,000.00 - $160,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.