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 targets Monitor assigned assets, identify underperformance and production issues, work with O&M service providers to identify and execute remediation Keep track of Exclusion Events under the O&M agreement, review and ensure the accurate calculation of Liquidated Damages and Performance Bonus associated with Performance Guarantees Travel to project sites to verify general condition of the projects, observe vendor safety and best practices, and oversee remediation and/or repowering efforts Maximize the total returns for each asset through the analysis of system efficiency and identifying 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 Develop & manage OpEx and CapEx 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 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 Luminace’s Policies Support financing, M&A, and development initiatives as needed Assist 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 Manage 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 needed 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 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 Track company driven KPI’s Work with procurement team by participating in RFP’s and vendor selection process Required Skills - Working knowledge of US renewable energy and storage markets Demonstrated commitment and participation in developing an accident-free work environment Strong 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 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 define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound solutions Analytical skills and preferable experience in budget preparation and management Ability to understand financial models and the potential impact of operations on investments Exceptional influence and communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, peers, partners and other stakeholders 25-30% regional travel to assets required Preferred Skills - Advanced study in engineering or a documented apprenticeship in any other technical field. Additional education in finance or accounting also welcomed Technology savvy, computer skills in MS Office Suite strongly preferred. Energy asset management experience in distributed generation solar PV in North America Experience in Storage technologies is an asset Experience in green field and/or brownfield development is an asset NABCEP PV Installer or Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist preferred Pay range and compensation package -$110,000-$125,000