Asset Management Advisor

ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources.  We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.

ENGIE’s Asset Management team manages fleet of 4 GW of Wind &Solar assets across North America, in both Canada and multiple Independent System Operators (ISO)’s in North America (mainly ERCOT, SPP, PJM, MISO). The portfolio under management is expected to grow by more than 1 GW/y over the next decade with an expansion in new Independent System Operators (ISO)’s and new technologies, such as battery storages.

As an integral part of this team, the Asset Management Advisor manages a set of assets holistically.   Asset Management includes the management of commercial strategies including the coordination of implementation of those strategies, development and coordination of asset optimization projects, tracking of profitability of the asset, contract understanding, landowner relationships, and general overall operational purview.  The Asset Management Advisor will have several assets under management potentially in different ISOs and different technologies (onshore wind, solar, battery storage.

This position will sit in Houston, TX. The position reports to the Asset Management Director.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for the P&L for assets under management:

• Analyze the P&L to understand the main drivers and propose and implement an action plan to optimize.
• Develop and maintain gross margin assumptions for each asset for annual business plans, business interruption insurance planning and other internal forecasting effort
• Interaction with Engie Trading / Energy Management organization, providing a risk mandate for daily bidding.
• Optimize asset in all financial aspects.
• Drive commercial opportunities in order to improve the value creation.

• Contract Management - which includes all contract negotiations, invoicing and payments as required.

• PPAs, including relationship management.
• AMA/OMA
• Landowners, including relationship management

• Responsible for leading on the ISO protocols, regulation and market fundamentals.  Pulling in subject matter experts as required.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reporting for individual assets, ensuring accuracy and consistency of reports to partnership team.
• Ensure high level of collaboration with other teams leveraging our organization capabilities (operations, Finance, Legal, Trading, Power Marketing etc.)
• Expanding responsibilities as new projects and portfolios are added to partnerships. For new assets, manage the assets during the transition time for all aspects of asset management including applications for any governmental credits, handover from construction and delivery to operations

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics or Business Administration preferred.
• MBA or other professional qualifications a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Experience in the market structure and protocols of multiple ISO’s
• Commercial acumen with good understanding of business principles, contracts, and relationships including specific experience with power purchase agreements and operational agreements
• Deadline driven with project management skills for cross-organizational coordination and business process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills including advanced Excel skills
• Strong desire to advance the adoption and deployment of renewable energy solutions across North America.

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use a company computer, calculator,
• Could involve some lifting
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions 
• Eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone. 

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy!  ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions.  Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future.  Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.  ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range: $92,395 - $236,600, annually
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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