Asset Manager - Charlottesville, United States - Apex Clean Energy

Apex Clean Energy

Verified Company

Charlottesville, United States

3 hours ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our missiondriven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future._

Apex is seeking an Asset Manager to be responsible for the financial tracking, forecasting, reporting, optimization, operation and maintenance of assigned renewable energy installations of the Company and/or its customers.

The Asset Manager will monitor assigned utility scale and distributed generation solar and wind projects across the portfolio to ensure optimal generation performance of the company's renewable portfolio and ensure accurate reporting of generation.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the profitability of solar and wind assets through close collaboration with Apex's Senior Leadership, Accounting, Development, IT and related groups.

The Asset Manager will ensure the output of assets are in line with forecasts, project proformas are accurate, maintenance is scheduled and completed as required, and contractual obligations are fulfilled.

The Asset Manager will develop, implement and manage long term maintenance strategies, as well as perform analysis of system efficiency to identify opportunities for improved performance.

You will also be responsible for identifying asset optimization strategies to enhance the performance of the operations of the assigned assets, managing relationships with company service providers and customers related to assigned assets, as well as other duties associated with the position of Asset Manager.

This position reports to the Vice President of Asset Management.

Hours: Full Time
Type: Exempt
Department: Asset Management Operations
Travel: 15%
Office Location: Headquarters in Charlottesville, VA

Responsibilities:

Independently manage, control, and ensure contractual compliance and client satisfaction in the delivery of asset management, operational, and technical services.
Manage client communications, including travel to and from project sites and client meetings.
Manage and optimize financial performance of client assets.
Collaborate and execute as needed in the writing, formatting, processing, and timely execution of reports and client deliverables.
Collaborate with the operations and technical team in the delivery of services.
Contribute to process development, continuous improvement and professional development of other team members.
Contribute to research, guidance, and opportunities in RTO and ISO market rules, market regulations, and power marketing operations for client assets.
Support the commercial transition to Asset Management for new projects, including preCOD mobilization, contract administration, and compliance.
Support other activities across the company as requested including collaborative activities with development, finance, business development, and construction.
Perform other commercial duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To succeed as an Associate Asset Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you'll need to excel within the following criteria:_
Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years related experience in asset management; renewable energy industry experience preferred
Experience with wind and solar plant operations
Experience with power market operations
Experience with business planning, project finance, and accounting preferred
Experience with business intelligence and systems preferred
Able to clearly communicate in oral and written form
Able to problem solve effectively as part of a team
Excellent organizational skills
Proven ability to work in a fastpaced and deadlinedriven environment, both independently and as part of a team
Occasional project related travel as well as travel to conferences and industry events
Willing to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia

Additional Information Work Environment**:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You'll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day.

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry.

From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You