Technical Asset Manager

CleanCapital • Full-time • Remote (New York, New York) • 2w ago

Who We Are
CleanCapital is a leading independent power producer focused on distributed clean energy, including middle-market solar and energy storage. The company develops, builds, owns, operates, and invests in clean energy assets across the U.S. Leveraging over a decade of clean energy expertise and over $1.5 billion in investments, CleanCapital has built a diverse portfolio of operating assets and a growing project pipeline. By combining institutional capital with in-house expertise and regional development partnerships, CleanCapital delivers economically sound projects that drive more clean megawatts to the grid, solidifying energy dominance in the U.S.

Location of Position
If the candidate is based in the NYC metropolitan area, there is an in-office requirement of a minimum of 2 days per week. Candidates located outside of the NYC metropolitan area will be fully remote, except for work-related travel.

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
The range for this position is ($102,000 - $138,000) plus an annual performance-based bonus

Our Commitment to Diversity
CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.

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) and battery energy storage systems. 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 Technical Asset Manager will work closely with and manage a number of outsourced Solar O&M providers to achieve overall portfolio performance goals. The ideal candidate will also be an AI-curious, forward-thinking individual who actively integrates AI tools into their daily professional routine.

Core Responsibilities

Ensure solar and battery 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.
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, o 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 in the following areas:
- Energy storage and 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.
- Distributed generation solar PV and energy storage asset management – North America
- Managing a portfolio of energy storage solar sites
- Experience working in a high performing multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven AI literacy, including understanding AI strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations.
Preferred experience with, but not required:

- PV and BESS operations and maintenance (O&M)
- PV system repowerGreen ﬁeld and/or brownﬁeld development is an asset.
- Budget preparation and management.

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
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.
Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.