Renewables Asset O&M Director, Energy Storage - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy firm as the Energy Storage Asset O&M Director. This fully remote role offers a unique opportunity to lead operational strategies for utility-scale energy storage projects. You will collaborate with a talented team focused on optimizing performance and maximizing revenue across a nationwide portfolio. The company is committed to creating innovative renewable infrastructure solutions and provides a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, flexible work hours, and health benefits. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have a proven track record in asset management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• 10+ years in O&M renewable energy with leadership experience.
• Experience with energy storage and asset management in renewables.

Responsibilities

• Oversee O&M functions for utility-scale battery storage assets.
• Develop asset operations and maintenance strategies.

Skills

Leadership in O&M

Asset Management

Energy Storage Systems

Operational Troubleshooting

Compliance with OSHA and NERC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Operations Management

Tools

Energy Management Systems

Project Management Software

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. It 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 the relationships with 3rd party contractors and vendors to maximize production while safely increasing cost efficiencies. Creates relationships with suppliers and service providers that will improve pricing and operational efficiencies.
• Works with other Directors and Executive level stakeholders on asset O&M, OSHA, NERC, risk management, credit risk, and P&L reporting to streamline operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters 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.