Asset Management Associate

RWE•Austin, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

RWE Americas is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, committed to driving sustainable solutions for a cleaner future. As we continue to expand our portfolio of energy projects, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Asset Management Associate to join our dynamic team. RWE Americas Asset Management team takes accountability for the commercial success of a >12 GW portfolio of renewable energy assets. Through the close collaboration with Operations & Maintenance and various Financial stakeholders the team drives tactical and strategic initiatives optimizing the performance of all assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field and/or 2 additional years of comparable work experience; Master's degree or professional certification is a plus
Minimum 1 year of experience
Proven experience in the renewable energy sector preferred
Asset Management, Operations, or Controlling experience is highly desirable
Experience in asset management and/or technical expertise in the renewable energy industry
Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (esp. ERCOT)
Strong interest in BESS
Applies operational, financial, and contractual knowledge to drive asset performance
Understands key KPIs and data resources
Investigates root causes of asset issues using trend analysis
Recommends standard corrective actions
Coordinates across departments to resolve asset-level issues
Presents findings in meetings with moderate supervision
Owns performance tracking for a set of assets or region
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate technical findings into commercial implications
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage internal/external relationships
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Detail-oriented and has a sound understanding of business concepts
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or professional certification is a plus
Proven experience in the renewable energy sector preferred
Asset Management, Operations, or Controlling experience is highly desirable
Experience in asset management and/or technical expertise in the renewable energy industry
Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (esp. ERCOT)
Strong interest in BESS

Responsibilities

Assist the Asset Manager in driving the profitability of wind, solar, and battery storage assets (BESS), by analyzing operational and financial performance and identifying the causes for underperformance
Support the development, and execution of cost-reduction or performance optimization strategies
Monitor asset KPIs and perform perform trend analysis to detect performance issues, investigate underperformance, and develop and implement strategies to maximize the operational performance of renewable energy assets; manage technical issues to ensure strategies are fully analyzed, and appropriate solutions developed and implemented
Assist in the budgeting, forecasting, and asset-level financials to identify opportunities and risk
Manage select vendor/service provider relationships and assist in contract alignment reviews
Provide detailed reporting and insights to internal stakeholders on operational and financial performance
Stay abreast of relevant regulations and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations (i.e., local, state, and federal, including environmental permits) and internal governance processes.
Implement and continuously improve local asset management systems and processes consistent with organizational policies and standards
Coordinate across departments to resolve asset-level issues, communicate clearly with cross-functional partners, present findings in meetings with Asset Manager supervision. Establish collaborative relationships with key support departments such as Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Procurement, and Controlling