Senior Solar Operations & Asset Manager

Luminace • Full-time • Baltimore, Maryland, United States • $80k - $120k / year • 3m ago

Responsibilities

Manage O&M service providers to ensure assigned assets meet or exceed the weather adjusted performance targets; monitor assigned assets, identify underperformance and production issues, work with O&M service providers to identify and execute remediation
Keep track of Exclusion Events under the O&M agreement, review and ensure the accurate calculation of Liquidated Damages and Performance Bonus associated with Performance Guarantees
Travel to project sites to verify general condition of the projects, observe vendor safety and best practices, and oversee remediation and/or repowering efforts.
Maximize the total returns for each asset through the analysis of system efficiency and identifying opportunities for improved performance
Create detailed comprehensive reports on assigned solar projects as needed
Review performance reports and project specific performance data; Investigate issues and initiate actions to improve performance
Develop & manage OpEx and CapEx budgets, support cost variance analysis
Manage material project documents associated with assigned projects, including but not limited to Power Purchase Agreement, Interconnection Agreement, Lease Agreement, and Permits; facilitate agreement amendments and assignments as needed
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Tax, Legal, HSSE, Development, Procurement and Risk & Insurance
Ensure regulatory, interconnection and HSSE compliance; Ensure assets are operated and managed consistent with Luminace's Policies
Support financing, M&A, and development initiatives as needed
Assist FP&A in preparing investor reports, budgets for investors and lenders and resolve any issues or questions
Review, track and approve operating expenses incurred by assets
Manage relationships with external key stakeholders, including but not limited to property owners, PPA offtakers, utilities, ISOs, local and federal governments, permitting and regulatory agencies; support host customer's re-roofing requests as needed
Provide timely work products to support management and reporting of operating assets
Collaborate with FP&A and Accounting to ensure accuracy of billing to customers and resolve issues if needed
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
Maintain knowledge of the political and energy market trends within the regions; maintain or establish good working relationship with equipment manufacturers and other key industry players
Track company driven KPI's
Work with procurement team by participating in RFP's and vendor selection process

Requirements

Working knowledge of US renewable energy and storage markets
Demonstrated commitment and participation in developing an accident-free work environment
Strong technical understanding of DG solar system design and operations; Performance data analysis and troubleshooting experience a plus.
Familiarity with computerized DAS/SCADA/Monitoring systems data management
In field / hands on experience in solar construction and operations is strongly preferred
Strong business acumen and commercial and financial mindset
Proven ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound solutions
Analytical skills and preferable experience in budget preparation and management
Ability to understand financial models and the potential impact of operations on investments
Exceptional influence and communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, peers, partners and other stakeholders
25-30% regional travel to assets required,

Qualifications

At least 5 years' experience in solar asset management and operations
Advanced study in engineering or a documented apprenticeship in any other technical field.
Additional education in finance or accounting also welcomed
Technology savvy, computer skills in MS Office Suite strongly preferred.
Energy asset management experience in distributed generation solar PV in North America,
Experience in Storage technologies is an asset
Experience in green field and/or brownfield development is an asset

NABCEP PV Installer or Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist preferred

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