Brookfield Renewable Energy US Hiring for Sr. Solar Operations Manager Job at Remote Full Time

Sr. Manager Solar Operations – Utility Scale

Join one of the largest renewable owners, operators and developers in the U.S., delivering innovative, renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. With 8,050 MW U.S. assets under management and over 200 utility-scale renewable energy generating facilities located across 34 states, Brookfield Renewable U.S. 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.

Brookfield Renewable U.S. attracts 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. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

Work Location: Remote (USA)

The Sr. Manager Solar Operations will lead a workforce which will operate, maintain and monitor assigned utility scale generation solar projects across the United States to ensure optimal Health & Safety, and generation performance of the company’s growing solar photovoltaic (PV) plant portfolio. Overall responsibilities will include management of internal self-perform and third party O&M service providers, support of large scale remediation and/or repowering efforts, relationship management of key stakeholders (ie PPA offtakers, landowners, local government and permitting agencies etc.), performance analysis and reporting, preparation of Expense and Capital budgets and collaborating cross functionally with other internal stakeholders (ie Asset Management, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Legal, HSSE, Development, Procurement etc.)

The Sr. Manager Solar Operations will work closely with the Asset management and Engineering team(s) to achieve overall Solar performance goals. Travel to project sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety, Security and Environmental activities to meet departmental goals and objectives in support of Brookfield HSSE vision.
• Manage Self-perform teams and 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 Self-perform and O&M service providers to identify and execute remediation
• Review Exclusion Events under O&M agreement(s), review and ensure the accurate calculation of Liquidated Damages and Performance Bonus associated with Availability or Performance Guarantees
• Travel to project sites to verify general condition of the projects, support large scale remediation and/or repowering efforts when needed
• Maximize the total returns for each asset by identifying and implementing 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
• Assist in development & management of Expense and Capital 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 Performance Analytics, 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 Brookfield’s Policies
• Support financing, M&A, and development initiatives as needed
• Assist Asset Management and 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
• Support relationships with external key stakeholders, including but not limited to property owners, PPA off-takers, utilities, ISOs, local and federal governments, permitting and regulatory agencies.
• 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 and update 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

Requirements

• Working knowledge of US renewable energy and storage markets
• Demonstrated commitment and participation in developing an accident-free work environment
• Strong analytical skills and preferable experience in budget preparation and management
• Technical understanding of solar generation and energy storage; Familiarity with computerized DAS/SCADA/Monitoring systems, interconnection agreements and 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 understand financial models and the potential impact of operations on investments
• Ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound solutions
• Exceptional influence and communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, peers, partners and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage a portfolio of large-scale utility solar is a plus
• Up to 30% travel is expected

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in solar PV operations management, Utility scale preferred
• BS Degree in engineering or other technical field directly related to renewable energy (PV preferred). Additional education in finance or accounting a plus.
• Technology savvy, advanced computer skills especially in MS Office Suite
• Proven experience in negotiation
• Experience in Storage technologies is an asset
• Experience in green field and/or brownfield development is an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Solar Operations: 10 years (Preferred)
• Project Management: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote