Technical Asset Manager

CleanCapital • New York, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Asset Manager will monitor and manage assigned distributed generation projects across the CleanCapital portfolio to ensure optimal generation performance of the company’s solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems. Overall responsibilities will include project reporting, performance data analysis, preventive and corrective maintenance programming and oversight, preparation of capital and O&M budgets and collaborating with the internal financial group to support reporting requirements. The Technical Asset Manager will work closely with and manage a number of outsourced Solar O&M providers to achieve overall portfolio performance goals. The ideal candidate will also be an AI-curious, forward-thinking individual who actively integrates AI tools into their daily professional routine.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in engineering or any other technical field - additional education in finance or accounting preferred
• 3+ years of experience required in the following areas:
• Energy storage and solar Operations
• Technical understanding and experience with solar generation and energy storage; Experience working with computerized DAS/SCADA/Monitoring systems, interconnection agreements and data management.
• Negotiating contracts relating to Operations and Maintenance and corrective maintenance costs, warranty claims, etc.
• Distributed generation solar PV and energy storage asset management – North America
• Managing a portfolio of energy storage solar sites
• Experience working in a high performing multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven AI literacy, including understanding AI strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with, but not required:
• PV and BESS operations and maintenance (O&M)
• PV system repowerGreen field and/or brownfield development is an asset.
• Budget preparation and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure solar and battery portfolio is performing at or above forecasted production.
• Maximize the total returns for each asset through the analysis of system efficiency and identifying opportunities for improved performance.
• Review performance reports and project specific performance data; Investigate issues and initiate actions to improve performance.
• Develop and manage project budgets, models, contracts, and stakeholder and customer relations.
• Work closely with numerous departments including Accounting / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), outside service providers, o takers (contract counterparty or customers) and partners.
• Review and analyze issues with current portfolio ensuring regulatory, interconnection and Health, Safety, Security and Environment compliance; Ensure assets are operated and managed consistent with CleanCapital HSSE Policy.
• Assist Accounting in preparing investor reports, budgets for investors and lenders and resolve any issues or questions.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Accounting to ensure accuracy of billing to customers and resolve issues if needed.
• Review, track and approve expenses incurred by assets and their agents, including external and internal charges.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders in solar projects e.g., property owners.
• Provide timely work products to support management and reporting of operating assets.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure all procedural, legislative and contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Participate in the development of an asset compliance calendar. Where specified, manage and monitor compliance in all contracts and activities.
• Identify, assess, and support execution of Asset Optimization initiatives by preparing cost/benefit analysis for each optimization initiative, considering the terms of the contracts associated with the asset, asset performance, engineering cost estimates and implementation schedules from the various subject matter experts. Ensure to flesh out the true value of each identified initiative and package into a commercial value proposition for review and approval by senior management.
• Job description may evolve over time.
• Occasional travel expected.

Benefits

• 100% paid for single and family benefits
• 401k matching program
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level