Associate Asset Manager

Primergy Solar•Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development-stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners' solar and solar plus energy storage activities in North America. Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement-oriented team. ROLE OVERVIEW Primergy is seeking an Associate Asset Manager to join our growing Asset Management team. This individual will play a key role in optimizing the performance and profitability of our solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy systems, asset and/or project management, and a demonstrated track record of success in the renewable energy industry. The Associate Asset Manager will support the Senior Manager and assume direct oversight and responsibility for designated aspects of compliance, vendor management, and reporting across the current portfolio of operating assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years' experience working in renewable energy in an analyst role, project management or asset management role.
Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, etc. reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
Knowledge of operational contracts and regulatory filings to comply with industry regulations and best practices.
Management of technical contract scopes and partnerships with third-party providers.
Excellent project management and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Honesty and integrity.
Ability to succinctly communicate and summarize complex issues into actionable deliverables.
Driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.
Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills.
Requires knowledge of the power and renewable energy market dynamics. Preference for renewable experience in U.S. competitive wholesale electricity markets.
Resourceful and accomplished research skills â ability to effectively use publicly available material, software tools associated with governmental compliance and demonstrate willingness to research public and proprietary data sources.
Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to work extended hours, when necessary.
Ability to travel 10%

Nice To Haves

Preference for renewable experience in U.S. competitive wholesale electricity markets.

Responsibilities

Regulatory compliance including federal, state and local reporting and coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
Support the Senior Manager in management of material project agreements and third-party service providers.
Support the Senior Manager in financial management and oversight.
Track and report revenue and expenses.
Work with the broader team on fleet performance improvement opportunities.
Ensure monthly settlements are accurate and timely.
Annual development of budgets for renewable energy projects.
Compile and deliver accurate and insightful operating fleet reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist in the onboarding of new projects from construction to commercial operation
Special projects as assigned such as performance reporting process improvement, vegetation management, and managing contract deliverables/compliance items in Salesforce.
Populate and manage centralized hub for the team's collective knowledge to enable efficient project work, process documentation, and lessons learned.