Energy Market Operations Manager

East Point Energy•Charlottesville, VA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Market Operations Manager is responsible for leading the market participation of various project assets that are owned and operated by East Point. This role will assist in the implementation of the company’s business strategy in the space of asset management and operations, while also ensuring the successful delivery of operational projects. This role reports directly to the Director of Asset Management and works with the EPC, Project Development, Business Development, Operations, and Finance teams. Scope may eventually expand to include other renewable energy technologies.

Requirements

Market participation experience in ERCOT, PJM, other markets
Analyze, synthesize, and prioritize information accurately and effectively
Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication; able to communicate to audiences with varying degrees of technical understanding
Contractor management and presentation skills
Experience building, leading, and managing data systems, including databases
Knowledge of energy storage software technology offerings and suppliers, including schedulers and optimizers
Information gathering from Telemetry and SCADA systems
Ability to negotiate and manage vendor and contractor contracts
Ability to manage project and portfolio financials
Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, PowerBi etc.)
4-year university degree, BS or BA; preferably in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Business, or related field
3+ years of experience in power markets, specific to electricity generation projects. Preference for experience with both distribution- and transmission- interconnected projects.

Nice To Haves

Data analytics specific to power trading in ERCOT and PJM with grid-scale lithium-ion battery projects preferred
Passion for energy development and the environment
Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
Technical curiosity, and ability to learn different domains (software, hardware, electronics including telecommunications, electrical, cooling & heating)
Data proficiency, able to deep-dive in data to come to technical conclusions
Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
Team player, proactive attitude
Organized, attention to detail
Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
Integrity and accountability
2+ years of experience in the commercial management of grid-scale battery energy storage projects preferred

Responsibilities

Execute asset management strategy for standalone energy storage projects
Oversee market registration of facilities
Ensure smooth project handoff from EPC and Business Development teams
Manage operations within warranty contracts and compliance with NERC, PUCT, TRE, EIA, PJM, and other jurisdictions
Develop risk framework and power trading strategies in partnership with third-party vendors
Implement market participation, scheduling, and bid optimization for BESS projects
Track compliance changes and adjust operational strategies accordingly
Evaluate, negotiate, and manage contracts for software, services, and scheduling entities
Identify cost-saving opportunities through renegotiations and restructuring of services
Track energy usage, reconcile data, and build dashboards for performance optimization
Report on KPIs: availability, revenue, trading costs, and compliance
Forecast and manage OPEX budgets
Lead meetings with contractors, integrators, and software providers
Maintain networks with energy industry representatives and key stakeholders
Support broader company strategy and special projects