Renewables PPA & Supply Specialist

BP Americas, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous parental leave policy

Excellent retirement benefits

Job summary

BP Americas, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Retail Supply - Renewables to lead renewable power PPAs from engagement to execution and optimize deal structures through data-driven valuation and cross-functional teamwork.

You will build models, assess commercial fit, and implement improvements across renewables operations, while working with internal and external partners to align strategic objectives and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Math, Business, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or similar)
• Strong proven experience in a commercial or analytical retail energy role
• Proven experience in managing PPAs, including ISO market knowledge (ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, ISONE)
• Advanced skills in Excel VBA and SQL; Python preferred
• Experience with ETRM systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex data and present to senior interested parties
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the full lifecycle of renewable power PPAs from initial engagement through execution.
• Develop and implement deal models and valuations to assess the commercial viability and strategic fit of potential renewable energy supply opportunities.
• Identify and implement improvements in Renewable PPA operations, deal workflow, and internal controls.
• Use data analysis and interested party feedback to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, fostering collaboration and achieving internal alignment on strategic objectives.
• Proactively identify and assess market sentiment and trading fundamentals to optimize deal structures.
• Effectively present complex commercial proposals and analytical findings to diverse interested parties, influencing decision-making.
• Ensure all agreements and commercial activities adhere to relevant trade fields and compliance regulations.
• Act as a leader with vision within the renewables supply chain, contributing to the development of standard processes and innovative solutions.
• Listen attentively to interested party needs and concerns, adapting communication and negotiation approaches accordingly.
• Clearly and concisely articulate commercial terms, analysis, and recommendations in written format.

Skills

Agreements and negotiations

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Commercial Business Development

Continuous Learning

Customer promise execution

Customer service delivery excellence

Deal modelling and valuation

Developing and implementing strategy

Influencing

Internal alignment

Listening

Loyalty Management

Marketing strategy and programmes

Negotiating value

Negotiation planning and preparation

Partner relationship management

Presenting

Thought Leadership

Trade discipline and compliance

Trading Fundamentals

Sentiment and Trends

Trading knowledge

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel VBA

SQL

Python

ETRM systems

Job description

BP Americas, Inc. is seeking a Specialist, Retail Supply - Renewables to lead renewable power PPAs from engagement to execution and optimize deal structures through data-driven valuation and cross-functional teamwork.

You will build models, assess commercial fit, and implement improvements across renewables operations, while working with internal and external partners to align strategic objectives and mitigate risk.