POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Director, Asset Management – Thermal (Gas)
Reports To: Vice President, Asset Management
Direct Reports: Yes / Functional Unit: Asset Management & Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Charlotte / Denver / Remote
THE COMPANY
Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 6,000 MW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission, as North Americas premier independent power generator, is to deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.
THE CHALLENGE
Responsible for the success of assigned thermal power projects, the Director will be the owner of asset plans that optimize asset value that will span the range of commercial, engineering and operating solutions. The Director will oversee various projects as either the project owner or project manager. The Director will also be active in the routine business management of assigned power plants, including budgeting, monthly variance analysis and interfacing with markets, and will also have responsibility to direct and coach less experienced asset managers to be future leaders at Onward. The Director will be responsible for, and may delegate and oversee, compliance with offtakes, certain debt agreement covenants and various regulatory requirements. Reports to the Vice President, Asset Management and Commercial Operations.
THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED
Degree in business, engineering or related discipline preferred, and 15+ years of experience with natural gas-fired power generation assets. Experience leading projects and responsibility for plant financial performance. Additional experience with renewable generation and battery storage is a plus. Experience with a variety of US electricity markets, including Midwest ISO, is required. Experience with financial tools and principles such as financial models, cost/benefit analysis, accounting standards and budgeting are required.
THE TEAM
The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration, dedication, and hard work while also being down to earth. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.
THE TOTAL REWARDS
Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.
If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to [email protected].
EEO STATEMENT:
Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.