Renewables Asset Manager, Commercial Strategy - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of renewable energy innovation. This role offers the chance to lead the commercial asset management of utility-scale energy storage projects across the nation. You'll play a pivotal role in optimizing performance, reviewing critical agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. With a commitment to sustainability and a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the clean energy sector. Enjoy flexible work hours, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values transparency and leadership.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Open PTO policy

Comprehensive compensation packages

Qualifications

• Experience in utility-scale renewable asset management and operations is required.
• Strong background in P&Ls, budgeting, and energy deal structures.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations like NERC and FERC.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of battery storage assets for optimal performance.
• Review commercial agreements and lead asset-based accounting initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and manage service providers.

Skills

Utility-scale renewable asset management

Commercial asset management

Financial performance optimization

O&M management

P&L management

Budgeting

Energy deal structures

Cash management

Compliance with NERC/FERC

SCADA systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Experience in renewable energy sector

Tools

SCADA systems

Plant control systems

Job description

Renewables Asset Manager, Commercial Strategy - 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, focused on developing and executing dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. The company has accumulated over 9GW of projects and is in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Energy Storage Asset Manager will join a growing Asset Management Division, a creative team focused on energy storage/battery storage asset management, operations & maintenance (O&M), energy trading strategies, and real-time operations.

The role involves leading commercial asset management and technical engineering optimization initiatives for renewable energy battery storage assets across a nationwide utility-scale renewable portfolio. It also includes pioneering the build-out of a proprietary energy storage management platform.

The company is committed to expanding renewable infrastructure solutions and offers comprehensive compensation packages, including a competitive salary, open PTO policy, flexible work hours, health benefits, and transparent leadership.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage day-to-day operations of utility-scale battery storage assets across ISO/RTOs to ensure optimal performance post-COD.
2. Review and recommend on commercial agreements such as PPA, O&M, interconnection, leases, project financing, and entity structures.
3. Lead asset-based accounting initiatives, analyzing operational budgets in collaboration with the accounting team.
4. Provide technical expertise to project teams on design, contractual terms, warranties, and risk assessments.
5. Offer commercial insights on P&Ls, budgeting, energy deal structures, and cash management.
6. Plan operational outages, switching, and maintenance to minimize downtime.
7. Oversee compliance with NERC/FERC and ISO/RTO requirements, managing third-party service providers.

Qualifications:

• Experience in utility-scale renewable asset management, portfolio management, or operations; commercial asset management experience is REQUIRED; engineering background is a plus.
• Proven success in asset management, including financial performance optimization, O&M management, and energy platform experience.
• Strong background in P&Ls, budgeting, energy deal structures, PPAs, and cash management.
• Experience managing third-party O&M contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO compliance, outage, and switching management.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and plant control systems.
• Ability to review commercial agreements is a significant advantage.
• Ideal candidates have held roles such as Sr. Portfolio Manager, Asset Manager, Asset Management Lead, or similar in renewable or clean energy companies.