Asset Manager

East Point Energy•Charlottesville, VA

23d

About The Position

The Asset Manager leads operations and management for project assets owned and operated by East Point Energy, helping implement the company’s asset management and operations strategy and ensuring successful delivery of operational projects. The role focuses primarily on standalone grid-scale energy storage projects and may eventually expand to other renewable energy technologies. It reports to the Director of Asset Management and works with EPC, Project Development, Business Development, Operations, and Finance teams. The position is full-time, exempt, and salaried. Standard office hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST, although project demands may require work outside those hours. Travel varies and is expected to be approximately 25% of the time. The role is preferably based onsite at the East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, Virginia, though remote work is open to strong candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA); preferably in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in asset management specific to energy generation projects.
At least 2 years of experience in the operations and management of grid-scale battery energy storage projects.
Experience managing complex energy assets, including safety, quality, scope, budgets, schedules, contractors, vendors, stakeholders, and project financials.
Knowledge of grid-scale battery energy storage systems, power markets, SCADA/telemetry systems, and key equipment and suppliers such as inverters and transformers.
Experience developing and managing data systems and applying analytics to operational and project decision-making.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and contractor/vendor management skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to analyze, synthesize, and prioritize complex information; manage competing priorities; and learn new technical subject matter quickly.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel, navigate project sites, maintain a valid driver’s license, and safely perform field-based responsibilities.
Approximately 25% travel is expected.
Standard office hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST, with project demands potentially requiring work outside those hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience with both distribution- and transmission-interconnected projects.
Salesforce experience.
Ability to work onsite at the East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, Virginia; remote work is also considered for strong candidates.

Responsibilities

Oversee safety, environmental, quality, and performance at operating facilities.
Manage operations processes, planning, control, and performance improvement.
Lead and attend onsite project meetings and regular meetings with contractors, integrators, and other project stakeholders.
Execute the asset management strategy, primarily for standalone energy storage projects.
Present business cases for asset management opportunities, including risks, benefits, and returns.
Support evaluation, negotiation, and award of O&M services contracts.
Implement and manage O&M services contracts and manage warranty contracts with EPCs and OEMs.
Ensure smooth project transition and receipt from the EPC team.
Forecast and manage OPEX budgets for assigned projects.
Report asset key performance indicators.
Participate in selection and implementation of project management software.
Implement NERC Compliance procedures for projects, as applicable.
Collaborate on power trading strategies and operational plans.
Build dashboards and systems to analyze data and optimize asset performance.
Maintain networks with energy industry representatives and key stakeholders.
Partner with the EPC team to evaluate emerging storage technologies and identify integration and operational risks within East Point’s renewable energy fleet.
Provide lessons learned to Project Development and EPC.
Support company strategy and execution beyond Asset Management.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.