Asset Operations Manager
- Posted 22 May 2023
- Salary $DOE
- LocationChicago
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineRenewable Energy & Infrastructure
- ReferenceSMLI-3MAY23
- Contact NameSamantha Molloy
Job description
The Asset Operations Manager Position requires:
Demonstrated understanding of physical asset management for power generation.
Experience managing the commercial, physical, and administrative issues surrounding plant operations and management.
Familiarity with asset management of energy storage power operations, augmentation strategy, and O&M contracts.
Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams including Project Development, EPC, Finance, Commercial Analytics, and Market Operations.
Good understanding of ISO markets and NERC regulatory standards.
Ability to quickly learn how storage assets will adapt to changing market constructs and regulatory frameworks across the various ISOs and balancing authorities.
General understanding of commercial strategy for power generation assets, including managing facility contractual agreements, coordinating plant operations and maintenance, and budgeting for plant operations.
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or other technical degree with commensurate experience overseeing production power facilities.
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations with Real Time Asset Manager for power scheduling.
Conduct site visits periodically, and complete site status reports, maintain issues list and take appropriate actions to ensure safety, security, and O&M provider engagement.
Review and prepare augmentation schedules, communicate plans, and coordinate with EPC and Market Operations teams.
Review, negotiate, and ensure compliance with EPC and LTSA contracts.
Ensure contractual obligations are met in the most cost effective manner.
Ensure facilities are operated in accordance with financial contracts and agreements.
Manage all site inventory.
Engage with Generator Operator and ensure NERC compliance as required.
Review and assist in develop of maintenance and outage plan for energy storage assets.
Design and develop reports to be deployed across varying levels of the organization.
Maintain, document and continually enhance operational processes.
Manage compliance reporting to government agencies as required.
Qualifications
Strong problem solving, verbal and written communication, planning, organization and presentation skills.
3+ years of relevant experience.
Available on-call around the clock to respond to issues that may require immediate resolution or escalation.