Asset Manager

East Point Energy•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$108,000 - $128,000

About The Position

The Asset Manager leads the operations and management of East Point Energy’s owned and operated project assets and helps implement the company’s asset management and operations strategy. The role focuses primarily on standalone grid-scale energy storage projects and ensures successful delivery of operational projects. The position reports directly to the Director of Asset Management and collaborates with EPC, Project Development, Business Development, Operations, and Finance teams. The role may eventually expand to other renewable energy technologies. Responsibilities include overseeing safety, environmental, quality, and performance at operating facilities; managing operational planning and performance improvement; overseeing O&M and warranty contracts; supporting project transitions from EPC; forecasting and managing OPEX budgets; reporting asset KPIs; supporting software selection and implementation; applying NERC compliance procedures as applicable; collaborating on power trading strategies; and developing data systems and dashboards to optimize asset performance. The Asset Manager also evaluates emerging storage technologies, shares lessons learned with Project Development and EPC, maintains stakeholder relationships, and supports broader company strategy. This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST, though project demands may require work outside these hours. Travel varies and is expected to be approximately 25% of the time. There is a strong preference for working on-site at the East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, Virginia, but remote work is possible for strong candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA); Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Business, or a related field is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience in asset management specific to energy generation projects.
At least 2 years of experience in 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 decisions.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and contractor/vendor management skills, including communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to analyze, synthesize, and prioritize complex information, manage competing priorities, and learn 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; project demands may require work outside standard office hours.
Creative problem-solving ability and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Technical curiosity and ability to learn across software, hardware, electronics, telecommunications, electrical systems, and heating and cooling.
Data proficiency and ability to investigate data to reach technical conclusions.
Self-starter focused on succeeding and creating value.
Team-oriented and proactive approach.
Organization and attention to detail.
Comfort with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to make informed decisions quickly, with a bias for action.
Integrity and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with both distribution- and transmission-interconnected energy projects.
Salesforce experience.
Degree in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Oversee safety, environmental, quality, and performance at operating facilities.
Manage operations processes, planning, control, and performance improvement.
Lead and attend on-site project meetings.
Lead and attend 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.
Manage warranty contracts with EPCs and OEMs.
Ensure smooth project transition and receipt from the EPC team.
Forecast and manage OPEX budgets for projects under management.
Report asset Key Performance Indicators.
Participate in software selection and implementation for project management.
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 strong networks with energy industry representatives and key stakeholders.
Partner with the EPC team to evaluate emerging storage technologies and identify integration and operational risks.
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.