Senior Asset Manager – Wind

Boralex is a major player in renewable energy specializing in four sectors of activity: wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and storage.

We have been based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada, for 30 years and have since expanded our horizons and established our business in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.

OUR PURPOSE

On our planet where electricity is central to fighting climate change, we have a responsibility to produce it sustainably for future generations.

OUR MISSION

At Boralex, we provide renewable and affordable energy for all, creating value to share with our partners.

OUR VISION

To achieve our missions, we rely on the best of our strengths.

Thanks to our fearlessness, our discipline, our expertise, and our diversity, we continue to be an industry leader.

And we do it with pleasure.

⚡ You Will Play An Important Role In

You are known for your team spirit, efficiency and operations management knowledge of wind projects. You are passionate about your job and enjoy working in a dynamic and multidisciplinary work environment. You are interested in putting your leadership skills forward to help manage a fast-growing operating production site. You want to join a dedicated team of experienced professionals in the renewable energy field.

You alongside the asset management team will be responsible for the short and long-term asset management strategies of a portfolio of Wind Projects. You will lead and execute asset management optimization, performance monitoring strategies, stakeholder negotiations and relationship management. You will immediately work with skilled and seasoned resources to ensure sites run safely, efficiently, and compliantly.

In Your Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be As Follows

- Asset Management & Optimization: Oversee the long-term performance of renewable energy assets ensuring optimal operation, risk mitigation, and value maximization. Work with internal teams to build and implement asset management strategies and performance monitoring tools.

- Financial Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze energy production, operational costs, and financial performance. Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and reports related to renewable energy projects. Achieve budgetary targets under your responsibility and lead annual budget building and approval process for sites under your responsibility with all stakeholders. Build, review and contribute to financial models.

- Contract & Stakeholder Management: Manage various contracts, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Asset Management Agreements, O&M contracts, and other project-related agreements. Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, contractors, and others. Participate in and lead as required contract/agreement negotiations.

- Project Leadership: Provide strategic support for new projects, including feasibility studies, development, and integration into the existing portfolio. Contribute to the development of new business opportunities, including M&A and partnerships. Lead projects assigned to support asset optimization ensuring alignment with strategic goals and drive project team performance while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment. Define and scope optimization projects and support input for each phase of the project as required: development, construction, operations, and end-of-life – including M&A efforts.

- Risk & Compliance Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and regulatory risks.

- Performance Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation: Develop performance metrics and KPIs, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of asset performance. Provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on financials, project status, and strategic recommendations. Oversee performance indicator development and updates. Maintain records and documentation associated with asset management program requirements.

- Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with internal departments to improve operational strategies, contract strategies, and implement innovative solutions. Support the continuous improvement of operational practices and project management systems including contributing lessons learned.

- Additional Projects or Scope – as assigned. Collaborate with Asset Management team to share best practices, review strategies and contribute recommendations for additional technology types: BESS, Solar, Wind, Hydro, Combined-Technology, and any new renewable energy opportunities.

💡 To Succeed In This Position, You Need

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field. Master’s degree (MBA or similar) considered a plus.

- Experience: 7+ years in Asset Management or equivalent experience.

- Technical Knowledge: Management, financial, and energy-related technical experience. (wind turbine technology knowledge considered a plus).

- Language and Communication: English and French language skills required (fluent in written and spoken). Excellent communication skills- including alignment across multiple disciplines, managing information flow and transparent communication flow to leadership teams and stakeholders.

- Additional Skills:

- Ability to work in matrix organization, strong cross-functional leadership, good listening skills, solution-oriented style, project leadership

- Self-motivated and experience proactively executing tasks

- Ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Project)

- Ability to contribute to culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Experience in interpreting and developing financial models, budgets, and forecasts for renewable energy assets.

- A valid driver’s licence

Travel is required for this position, as you will have to visit sites, attend stakeholder meetings, team meetings, or negotiations as assigned (up to 25% of the time) domestically and internationally.

AT BORALEX WE OFFER

Boralex fosters a culture of sustainable performance in its day-to-day activities.

We are committed to operating in a manner that is consistent with our business objectives. We are taking action for growth and long-term profitability by making our stakeholders’ satisfaction a priority. Therefore, continuous improvement is at the core of our practices and drives us to set clear, ambitious and quantifiable goals.

Our strength lies in our team’s synergy and diversity. Through autonomy, trial and error and our collaborators’ empowerment, our teams embody a culture of sustainable performance. Our human relationships are based on transparency, inclusion and caring. That work environment enables us to enjoy working together every day. Each and every day, we make sure everyone can grow and contribute to Boralex’s mission.

- Contribute to the growth of a company that’s actively involved in energy transition.

- Add your talent to an agile work team.

- Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.

- Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice.Spend more time with your family thanks to a flexible and independent schedule.

- Plan your life beyond your career thanks to a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.

Boralex, beyond renewable energy! Be the source of our energy!