Asset Manager - Renewable Energy Operator - Onshore Wind Portfolio

The Opportunity

Great opportunity for a commercially minded Asset Manager with deep operational knowledge of utility-scale wind assets and a strong financial and analytical skillset, to work for a growing, utility-scale renewable energy Operator. 

This is a permanent staff role, and can be based remotely in the US, with travel as and when necessary to visit sites & attend meetings across multiple states.

This individual will be responsible for maximizing asset value, ensuring performance targets are achieved, and driving operational and financial optimization across a portfolio of operating wind projects. The successful candidate will act as the commercial owner of the assets, working cross-functionally with operations, finance, trading, engineering, and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong renewable operations expertise with a highly commercial and data-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day asset management activities for a portfolio of utility-scale wind assets
• Own overall asset performance, including availability, generation, revenue, EBITDA, and budget delivery
• Monitor operational KPIs and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and profitability
• Drive financial optimization initiatives and ensure assets meet or exceed investment targets
• Manage operating budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-term business planning
• Oversee contractual obligations including:
  • O&M agreements
  • TSA agreements
  • PPAs
  • Interconnection agreements
  • Landowner and stakeholder arrangements
• Coordinate closely with operations and technical teams to resolve performance issues and reduce downtime
• Analyze market exposure, curtailment, pricing impacts, and revenue optimization opportunities
• Support lender, investor, and internal reporting requirements
• Lead cross-functional discussions around major maintenance events, capex planning, and lifecycle strategies
• Build strong relationships with counterparties, operators, ISOs/RTOs, consultants, and external partners
• Support integration and optimization efforts related to newly acquired wind assets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy asset management, with significant exposure to utility-scale wind assets
• Strong understanding of wind operations, performance metrics, and asset optimization strategies
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Experience working within North American power markets (ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, etc.)
• Knowledge of renewable project agreements and commercial structures
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience integrating acquired renewable assets into a broader operating platform
• Exposure to merchant power markets and hedging structures
• Familiarity with SCADA, performance analytics, and renewable asset reporting tools
• MBA, CFA, or advanced technical qualification is advantageous

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