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Director of Asset Management

Posted 02 April 2025
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationHouston
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
ReferenceSM-4189761369

Job description

​We are looking for a Director of Asset Management who will drive all efforts associated with the Asset Management function, operating within a challenging ecosystem that necessitates close coordination with many internal and external shareholders. The Director of Asset Management will have a team of Asset Managers that coordinate and support the commercial and contractual elements associated with maximizing operational efficiency and revenue for all our operating assets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage business plans around Asset Management functions that coordinate closely with the internal teams such as Field Services, Engineering and Performance and Operational Technology, and 3rd Party Operation & Maintenance contractors, to maximize operational efficiency & revenue for all operational Projects.

  • Continue to optimize asset performance to meet commercial contracts and maximize profitability in merchant markets

  • Responsible for development and management of project annuals budgets, third party service contracts, invoice tracking and approval

  • Develop monthly financial reports for lenders working with Finance and Accounting departments

  • Develop, track and report on Asset Operations and Performance Key Performance Indicators

  • Supporting procurement activities associated with Asset Management, Operation & Maintenance and Operational Technology functions.

  • Develop requirements and maintain inventories for all projects

  • Track warranty claims and ensure processes in place to minimize time to repair

  • Building relationships and set expectations with key third party Asset Management, Operation & Maintenance and Energy Management service providers

  • Establish the procedure for the team in the role of 'Incident Response Manager' during real time events

  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to plan and schedule maintenance and testing activities, and minimize impact to plant availability

  • Standardize and document Standard Operating Procedures and processes for Asset Management and incorporate lessons learned

  • Drive regulatory compliance in coordination with legal and other teams

  • Manage developments and changes to reliability standards, market protocols and other rules that may affect the operation or development of assets

  • Support Development, Engineering and Origination in the due diligence, development, contracting, bid submittals, commissioning and operations of new projects.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in Asset Management, with a solid understanding of Contracts, Operation & Maintenance, Performance Engineering and Energy Management, particularly within the power infrastructure and renewable energy sectors

  • At least 8 years of leadership experience in managing teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives

  • Extensive experience operating assets with various revenue structures (Tolling agreements, Merchant, etc.)

  • Commercial experience and in-depth knowledge and involvement with power purchase agreements, tax equity agreements and other standard and non-standard contract terms

  • Experience managing operating generation facilities including but not limited to responsibility for regulatory and safety requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of and established relationships with service providers and industry leaders delivering these services on a national scale

  • Proactive and results-oriented approach to leadership and asset management

  • Demonstrated success in building cross-functional partnerships and leading teams through complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams, drive collaboration, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

  • Ability to negotiate and manage external vendor and partner relationships effectively

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Creative independent thinker: demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members who are geographically dispersed

  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Ability to travel up to 20%