Technical Asset Manager

Who We Are
CleanCapital is an industry-leading clean energy investment platform. Since 2015, CleanCapital has worked to accelerate investment in distributed solar and storage assets to address the urgent threat of climate change. To date, CleanCapital has invested more than $1 billion in projects and companies that align with its mission. In total, the company has successfully acquired projects totaling more than 400 MW spanning 26 states and U.S. territories. More information about CleanCapital can be found at https://cleancapital.com/.

Location of Position:

This position is a fully remote position, with the option of having a hybrid work schedule if located near our NYC or Buffalo office locations. 

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• 100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program
• Competitive Salary. The range for this position is $98,000-$132,000  plus a performance based bonus 

Our Commitment to Diversity

CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce reflective of the communities we work in while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. We are also committed to ensuring that opportunities for historically under-represented populations have the opportunity to join our team and grow their career. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional recruitment and workforce development policies and actions.

Covid Vaccination Policy

At CleanCapital, we value and prioritize a safe work environment and require all employees who will be physically entering any CleanCapital office to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement. Employee’s will be expected to attend 2 in person team meetings on an annual basis. 

Position Summary

The Technical Asset Manager will monitor and manage assigned distributed generation projects across the CleanCapital portfolio to ensure optimal generation performance of the company’s solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as well as energy storage. Overall responsibilities will include project reporting, performance data analysis, preventive and corrective maintenance programming and oversight, preparation of capital and O&M budgets and collaborating with the internal financial group to support reporting requirements. The Asset Manager will work closely with and manage a number of outsourced Solar O&M providers to achieve overall portfolio performance goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure solar portfolio is performing at or above forecasted production.
• Maximize the total returns for each asset through the analysis of system efficiency and identifying opportunities for improved performance.
• Create detailed comprehensive reports on all solar projects.
• Review performance reports and project specific performance data; Investigate issues and initiate actions to improve performance.
• Develop and manage project budgets, models, contracts, and stakeholder and customer relations.
• Work closely with numerous departments including Accounting / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), outside service providers, off takers (contract counterparty or customers) and partners.
• Review and analyze issues with current portfolio ensuring regulatory, interconnection and Health, Safety, Security and Environment compliance; Ensure assets are operated and managed consistent with CleanCapital HSSE Policy.
• Assist Accounting in preparing investor reports, budgets for investors and lenders and resolve any issues or questions.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Accounting to ensure accuracy of billing to customers and resolve issues if needed.
• Review, track and approve expenses incurred by assets and their agents, including external and internal charges.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders in solar projects e.g., property owners.
• Provide timely work products to support management and reporting of operating assets.
• 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.
• Identify, assess, and support execution of Asset Optimization initiatives by preparing cost/benefit analysis for each optimization initiative, considering the terms of the contracts associated with the asset, asset performance, engineering cost estimates and implementation schedules from the various subject matter experts. Ensure to flesh out the true value of each identified initiative and package into a commercial value proposition for review and approval by senior management.
• Job description may evolve over time. 
• Occasional travel expected.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in engineering or any other technical field - additional education in finance or accounting preferred.

Technical Skills and Experience

• 3 years of experience required in the following areas: 
  • Solar Operations
  • Technical understanding and experience with solar generation and energy storage; Experience working with computerized DAS/SCADA/Monitoring systems, interconnection agreements and data management.
  • Negotiating contracts relating to Operations and Maintenance and corrective maintenance costs, warranty claims, etc.
  • Energy asset management experience in distributed generation solar PV in North America
  • Managing a portfolio of large-scale solar sites
  • Experience working in a high performing multi-disciplinary team. 
• Preferred experience with, but not required: 
  • Storage technologies.
  • Green field and/or brownfield development is an asset.
  • Budget preparation and management.

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills

• Must have the ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions.
• Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail. 
• Project management skills. 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions

If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions. If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CleanCapital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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