Senior Solar Operations & Asset Manager

About the Company Luminace is a fully owned affiliate of Brookfield Renewable, one of the largest renewable owners, operators, and developers in the world, delivering innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. Luminace is a leading distributed generation business, offering decarbonization solutions to its customers, across solar, storage and resiliency, energy efficiency, and grid services. Luminance currently manages over 1.2 GW of distributed solar energy assets. Luminace offers a multitude of career opportunities. Our dynamic organization is focused on our mission to optimize and drive value across our renewable energy portfolio, advancing the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future. Our value also extends well beyond the clean energy we produce. From our extensive renewable power fleet, we make positive economic, social, and environmental impacts in the communities where we live and work.We attract high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We encourage collaboration across all levels of experience to promote learning, generate best ideas, and deliver quality results, with the aim for growth and career development. About the Role -The Senior Solar Operations & Asset Manager will monitor assigned community scale and distributed generation solar projects across the US to ensure optimal generation performance of the company's solar photovoltaic (PV) plant portfolio as well as energy storage and EV chargers. Responsibilities include management of Operations & Maintenance Service Providers, remediation and/or repowering efforts, relationship management of key internal and external stakeholders performance analysis and reporting, preparation of OpEx and CapEx budgets and collaborating cross functionally with other internal stakeholders (i.e. FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Legal, HSSE, Development, Procurement etc.)Responsibilities Manage O&M service providers to ensure assigned assets meet or exceed the weather adjusted performance targetsMonitor assigned assets, identify underperformance and production issues, work with O&M service providers to identify and execute remediationKeep track of Exclusion Events under the O&M agreement, review and ensure the accurate calculation of Liquidated Damages and Performance Bonus associated with Performance GuaranteesTravel to project sites to verify general condition of the projects, observe vendor safety and best practices, and oversee remediation and/or repowering effortsMaximize the total returns for each asset through the analysis of system efficiency and identifying opportunities for improved performanceCreate detailed comprehensive reports on assigned solar projects as neededReview performance reports and project specific performance data; Investigate issues and initiate actions to improve performanceDevelop & manage OpEx and CapEx budgets, support cost variance analysisManage 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 neededWork collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Tax, Legal, HSSE, Development, Procurement and Risk & InsuranceEnsure regulatory, interconnection and HSSE compliance; Ensure assets are operated and managed consistent with Luminace's PoliciesSupport financing, M&A, and development initiatives as neededAssist FP&A in preparing investor reports, budgets for investors and lenders and resolve any issues or questionsReview, track and approve operating expenses incurred by assetsManage 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 neededProvide timely work products to support management and reporting of operating assetsCollaborate with FP&A and Accounting to ensure accuracy of billing to customers and resolve issues if neededContribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure all procedural, legislative and contract requirements are fulfilledParticipate in the development of an asset compliance calendar. Where specified, manage and monitor compliance in all contracts and activitiesMaintain knowledge of the political and energy market trends within the regions; maintain or establish good working relationship with equipment manufacturers and other key industry playersTrack company driven KPI'sWork with procurement team by participating in RFP's and vendor selection processRequired Skills Working knowledge of US renewable energy and storage marketsDemonstrated commitment and participation in developing an accident-free work environmentStrong 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 managementIn field / hands on experience in solar construction and operations is strongly preferredStrong business acumen and commercial and financial mindsetProven ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound solutionsAnalytical skills and preferable experience in budget preparation and managementAbility to understand financial models and the potential impact of operations on investmentsExceptional influence and communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, peers, partners and other stakeholders25-30% regional travel to assets requiredPreferred Skills Advanced study in engineering or a documented apprenticeship in any other technical field.Additional education in finance or accounting also welcomedTechnology savvy, computer skills in MS Office Suite strongly preferred.Energy asset management experience in distributed generation solar PV in North AmericaExperience in Storage technologies is an assetExperience in green field and/or brownfield development is an assetNABCEP PV Installer or Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist preferredPay range and compensation package -$110,000-$125,000

Created: 2024-11-09