Renewables Asset Manager, Commercial Strategy - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Renewables Asset Manager, where you'll lead the charge in managing utility-scale energy storage projects. This innovative firm is rapidly expanding its portfolio and offers a dynamic environment focused on optimizing performance and financial success. You'll collaborate with a transparent executive team, manage day-to-day operations, and provide insights on commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you're passionate about renewable energy and looking to make a significant impact, this role is your opportunity to shine.

Benefits

Open PTO Policy

Flexible Hours

Health Benefits

Transparent Executive Team

Qualifications

• Experience in utility-scale renewables asset management is required.
• Strong background in financial performance optimization and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of battery storage assets across ISO/RTOs.
• Provide technical expertise on design and contractual terms during project development.

Skills

Asset Management

Financial Performance Optimization

O&M Management

Energy Management

P&L Management

Budgeting

Compliance Knowledge (NERC, FERC)

Contract Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Experience in Utility-Scale Renewables

Tools

SCADA Management 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 amassed over 9GW of projects in a short period and is currently expanding rapidly.

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

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

They offer comprehensive compensation, including a competitive salary, open PTO policy, flexible hours, health benefits, and the chance to work with a transparent executive team.

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, financing, and entity structures.
3. Lead asset-based accounting initiatives, creating and analyzing operational budgets.
4. Provide technical expertise on design, contractual terms, warranties, and risk assessments during project development and operations.
5. Offer commercial insights on P&Ls, budgets, energy deals, and cash management to development and EPC teams.
6. Plan outages, switching, and maintenance to minimize downtime.
7. Oversee compliance with NERC/FERC and ISO/RTO requirements, managing third-party service providers.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in utility-scale renewables asset management, portfolio management, or operations; commercial asset management experience is REQUIRED; engineering background is a plus.
2. Proven success in asset management, including financial performance optimization, O&M, and energy management across various platforms (renewables, solar, wind, BESS, etc.).
3. Strong background in P&Ls, budgeting, energy deal structures, PPAs, and cash management.
4. Experience managing third-party O&M contractors and service providers.
5. Knowledge of NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO compliance, outage management, and switching.
6. Familiarity with SCADA management and plant control systems.
7. Ability to review commercial agreements; experience in roles like Portfolio Manager, Asset Manager, or similar in renewable/utility/clean energy companies is ideal.