[Hiring] Asset Manager @Plus Power

Role Description

Plus Power is looking to hire an Asset Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of Plus Power’s stand-alone storage projects. The Asset Manager will collaborate across internal functions including Front Office and Analytics Services, Finance and Accounting, Legal, and Engineering Procurement & Construction, while managing the activities of third-party contractors to ensure world-class asset management for Plus Power’s operating projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of utility-scale, stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Monitor the performance of assets and analyze plant metrics on an ongoing basis and against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to find anomalies and improve plant performance.
• Provide qualitative analysis, reporting and recommendations to manage the assets and deliver transparency and reporting for an executive level.
• Work with the Accounting and Analytic Services departments to prepare operational budgets.
• Manage O&M and related third-party agreements to ensure compliance from service providers and to develop long-term relationships.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party contractors’ planned maintenance schedules and work performance while minimizing the impact on production.
• Coordinate outages and unplanned maintenance including the investigation, analysis, and resolution of system issues.
• Conduct and analyze risk assessments and initiate preventive as well as corrective actions.
• Support pre-construction engineering, EPC, and development functions with review of plant designs and contract terms related to operations.
• Help manage internal handover of BESS from construction to operations.
• Manage compliance contractors for adherence with ongoing NERC/ISO procedures, reporting requirements and training of operations staff.
• Ensure strict compliance with all project operating agreements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of asset management experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, or a related field.
• Experience in Power, Energy, Renewables, or BESS with familiarity of industry-specific terminology; knowledge of BESS technology and/or SCADA systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ERCOT and other ISO/RTO market structures, with experience managing merchant energy assets and navigating regulatory, compliance, and market participation requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret PPAs, LGIAs, Financing Agreements, and other project contracts.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, high-quality results.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, driving a desire to learn and grow within the company and the industry.
• Demonstrated dependability and accountability, with a strong track record of meeting deadlines, following through on commitments, and taking ownership of responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent project management skills and experience leading and delivering projects under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, and remain flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work and identifying errors or inconsistencies before final delivery.
• Ability to travel to various locations within the United States roughly 20% of the time.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owners, and operators.
• Market-leading health benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Flexible time off.
• Work from home stipend.
• Other programs designed to support employees and their families.
• Flexible work arrangements include work-from-home or hybrid options from Plus Power’s offices in various locations.
• Opportunities for in-person connection, professional development, and continued learning and growth.