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AES Clean Energy (“AES CE”), a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, specializes in developing, owning, and operating utility scale PV solar projects, distributed generation PV solar projects, PV solar projects combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS), stand-alone battery energy storage projects and wind generation projects. AES CE currently has over 10 GW of solar, wind and storage projects in operation in the U.S., with an additional 4,500+ MW in construction, contracted or in development. With a business goal to grow our operating portfolio by 2-3GW a year, and a development pipeline to support achieving that goal, now is an amazing time to join the AES CE team as it continues its exponential growth.
AES’s mission is to accelerate the future of energy, together. We are a global, agile, cohesive organization with an employee engagement level akin to a startup company. AES businesses throughout the world are often recognized as great places to work. Our people share a passion to help meet the world’s current and increasing energy needs, while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable, affordable electric power.
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Position Overview
The AES Clean Energy (CE) Operations team is hiring an Asset Manager to manage complex asset portfolios in the renewable or energy field. The Asset Managers are critical in the operation of a large fleet of renewable and energy storage projects across the United States to ensure optimal financial performance of the company’s rapidly growing fleet. Responsibilities will include maximizing project financial performance, project reporting, commercial, compliance management as well as coordination and oversight of the operations and maintenance of the assets with internal teams. This specific position will be responsible for a portfolio of existing assets as well as shepherding into successful operations several new complex solar plus storage assets.
P&L Ownership
- Oversee a portfolio of complex renewable energy assets serving as the Owner’s Representative tasked with managing AES CE interest in the assigned project portfolio.
- Responsible for portfolio P&L, preparing annual budgets and tracking and mitigating financial variance deviations.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to optimize financial results and mitigate risks including but not limited to performance optimization, insurance and or warranty pursuit and other commercial solutions.
- Work in close collaboration with Performance Engineering, Reliability engineering, Field Services and internal SMEs to develop and implement revenue loss avoidance strategies arising from plant outages, derates or technical performance deviations.
Project Administration, Compliance & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with offtaker(s) and internal SMEs to deliver RCAs, mitigation plans and ensure strict PPA compliance.
- Manage Independent Engineer deliverables consistent with contractual requirements, commercial intent and plant performance.
- Ensure timely and strict compliance with all project governing documents (e.g., Power Purchase Agreements, Hedge Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, land leases, Financing Agreements, LLC Agreements) and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare and deliver recurring project performance reports for internal and external stakeholders, and respond to related inquiries.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including authorities, investors, regulatory agencies, and landowners.
Continuous Improvement and Organizational Excellence
- Identify strategies to strengthen internal collaboration within cross-functional regional team(s) to deliver best-in-class asset performance.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project data and records by proactively reviewing and updating contract deliverables in the renewable energy information system.
- Enhance and automate core processes and interaction with other teams within AES Clean Energy.
- Coordinate with origination, development, project execution, finance, and construction teams to ensure smooth project transitions into commercial operation, if applicable.
Desired Experience and Skills:
- 2+ years of relevant energy industry experience.
- Ideal candidate has some background or training in technical or engineering field with a strong commercial orientation.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
- Effective communicator with proven presentation skills; detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Demonstrated ability to independently research, learn, and apply new knowledge.
- Commercial mindset with experience supporting high-performance organizations to achieve financial targets.
- Creative problem-solver with ability to organize, prioritize, and manage relationships with colleagues and contractors.
- Solid understanding of project finance, legal contracts, and accounting.
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including peers, management, and external partners.
- Passion for renewable energy and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technologies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education:
- BA/BS degree required with concentration in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering and/or other quantitative fields
- MBA or similar Masters degree preferred
Working Conditions:
- Based in Louisville, CO
- Occasional travel to sites or for team meetings. Approximately 5% travel.
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $87,000 and $104,550/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.