Associate, Asset Management, South

Associate, Asset Management, South

- Location(s):

Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance; Commercial / Trading; Engineering; Finance / Controlling; Process Management; Project Management; Quality Management

Remuneration: Exempt

RWE Clean Energy is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, committed to driving sustainable solutions for a cleaner future. As we continue to expand our portfolio of renewable energy projects, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate, Asset Management, South to join our dynamic team.

RWE Clean Energy’s Asset Management team takes accountability for the commercial success of a >10 GW portfolio of renewable energy assets. Through the close collaboration with Operations & Maintenance and various Financial stakeholders the team drives tactical and strategic initiatives optimizing the performance of all assets.

Role Responsibilities:

- The Associate will assist the Asset Manager in driving the profitability of wind, solar, and battery storage assets, by analyzing operational and financial performance and identifying the causes for underperformance. The Associate will also support the development, implementation, and management of production enhancement or cost savings initiatives resulting from the performance analysis

- Asset Performance Optimization: Monitor asset performance, investigate underperformance, and develop and implement strategies to maximize the operational performance of renewable energy assets; manage technical issues to ensure strategies are fully analyzed, and appropriate solutions developed and implemented

- Financial Management: Assist in the budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of individual assets; Drive long-term profitability and risk minimization

- Contract Management: Oversee contracts with suppliers, service providers, and other internal/external stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives

- Risk Management: Identify and assess risks related to asset performance, market conditions, and regulatory changes

- Monthly Reporting: Review monthly operating reports; support in the presentation of monthly availability and financial analysis for internal stakeholders

- Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant regulations and ensure that all renewable energy projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental permits

- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Assist in developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans by studying market conditions and internal operational needs, identify technological and commercial opportunities; present assumptions and recommend objectives and execution of strategies necessary to achieve agreed performance targets

- Process Improvements: Implement and continuously improve local asset management systems and processes consistent with organizational policies and standards

- Cross Functional Collaboration: Coordinate planning and execution efforts with all stakeholder departments by establishing strong, collaborative relationships with support departments that provide essential skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to effectively and profitably deliver cost savings and achieve goals, such as HSE, Procurement, Controlling, Insurance, Engineering, and Operations teams

Job Requirements and Experiences:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field or 2 additional years of comparable work experience. Master's degree or professional certification is a plus

- Minimum 2 years proven experience in the renewable energy sector

- Asset Management, Operations, or Controlling experience is highly desirable

- Experience in asset management and/or technical expertise in the renewable energy industry

- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills

- Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate technical findings into commercial implications

- Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (esp. ERCOT)

- Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage internal/external relationships

- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

- Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

- Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team

- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

- Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Detail-oriented and has a sound understanding of business concepts

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you’ll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.