Renewables Asset O&M Director, Energy Storage - REMOTE

Overview

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 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 included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.

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 performance 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 improve project performance with a focus on system enhancement and process improvement
• Develops and manages relationships with 3rd party contractors and vendors to maximize production while safely increasing cost efficiencies; creates relationships with suppliers to 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+ yrs of O&M renewable energy experience including leadership (energy storage experience acceptable in lieu of degree)
• Proven track record of success in field operational asset management leadership 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 perform to lead asset O&M based OSHA, ISO/RTO, and NERC compliance initiatives
• 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