Renewables Asset Operations and Maintenance Director - REMOTE - ThinkBAC Consulting
Austin, TX 78702
About the Job
Energy Storage Asset O&M Director - Energy Storage
Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)
This an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.
The Energy Storage Operations & Maintenance Director that will integrate with the organizational leadership team to drive the operational strategy for assets across the company's operating portfolio in a growing Asset Management Division. It will drive the field based O&M strategy with a focus on warranties, fleet management, commissioning, and testing across operational assets.
This is a creative team focused on energy storage / battery storage asset management, O&M, energy trading strategies, and real-time operations. This role will work cross-functionally with a formidable Asset Management and Energy Trading Team that includes Sr. Directors, Directors, and Managers focused on driving energy trading and optimization initiatives for innovative renewable energy battery storage assets in support of a nationwide utility-scale renewable energy portfolio.
They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Renewables Asset Operations Director / Energy Storage O&M Director - Takes over the field based O&M functions for the company's utility-scale battery storage assets across ISO/RTOs nationwide to ensure projects are set-up to reach peak performances and revenue opportunities are maximized
- Renewables Asset Operations Director / Energy Storage O&M Director - Develops and implements asset based operations and maintenance strategies/polices/procedures in cohesion with the power trading hedging strategies that factor in day-ahead and real time markets
- Renewables Asset Operations Director / Energy Storage O&M Director - Drives asset optimization through strategic evaluations of the equipment, hardware, and software functions based on collaboration with IT and OT departments
- Renewables Asset Operations Director / Energy Storage O&M Director - Leads operational troubleshooting initiatives to consistently improve project performance the asset with a focus on system enhancement, and process improvement
- Renewables Asset Operations Director / Energy Storage O&M Director - Develops and manages the relationships with 3rd party contractors and vendors to maximize production while safely increasing cost efficiencies Create relationships with suppliers and service providers that will improve pricing and operational efficiencies.
- Renewables Asset Operations Director / Energy Storage O&M Director - Works with other Director to Executive level stakeholders on asset O&M, OSHA, NERC, risk management, credit risk, and P&L reporting to streamline operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or similar with utility-scale renewables experience focused on asset management; 10+ yrs of O&M renewable energy experience that include leadership as well as energy storage experience acceptable in lieu of degree
- Proven track record of success in field operational asset management leadership roles focused on O&M strategy, operating portfolios, and technical asset management in the renewable energy sector
- Experience dealing with energy storage, BESS, or battery storage O&M providers and OEM equipment manufactures is HIGHLY PREFERRED
- Experience leading field based asset management and portfolio optimization initiatives across various energy platforms (renewables, solar, wind, BESS, energy storage, natural gas, O&G, Hydro...etc)
- Ability to perform to lead asset O&M based OSHA, ISO/RTO, and NERC compliance initiatives REQUIRED
- Candidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Sr. Director of Asset Management, Director of Technical Asset Management, Asset Operating Partner, O&M Director, Sr. Director of Operations and Maintenance. Sr. Energy Storage O&M Manager, Manager of O&M
*The deadline for applications is 75 days from the original posting date
* Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or similar with utility-scale renewables experience focused on asset management; 10+ yrs of O&M renewable energy experience that include leadership as well as energy storage experience acceptable in lieu of degree * Proven track record of success in field operational asset management leadership roles focused on O&M strategy, operating portfolios, and technical asset management in the renewable energy sector * Experience dealing with energy storage, BESS, or battery storage O&M providers and OEM equipment manufactures is HIGHLY PREFERRED * Experience leading field based asset management and portfolio optimization initiatives across various energy platforms (renewables, solar, wind, BESS, energy storage, natural gas, O&G, Hydro...etc) * Ability to perform to lead asset O&M based OSHA, ISO/RTO, and NERC compliance initiatives REQUIRED *Candidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Sr. Director of Asset Management, Director of Technical Asset Management, Asset Operating Partner, O&M Director, Sr. Director of Operations and Maintenance. Sr. Energy Storage O&M Manager, Manager of O&M
Source : ThinkBAC Consulting