Director of Asset Management

A leader in the development and operation of renewable and conventional power generation, as well as a bio-fuel pellet facility, is looking for an Asset Manager to join its Buffalo Grove, IL-based Asset Management team. The successful candidate will possess strong management skills, a strong technical background, and a basic understanding of the mechanics of North American energy markets. 

Must be able to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize financial, contractual and regulatory aspects of a diverse portfolio of electrical generation assets and a bio-fuel pellet facility.
• Lead communications with corporate team, plant personnel, partners, service providers, Independent System Operators, customers and consultants in managing day to day operations.
• Lead back end settlement process for electrical energy and capacity sales as well as environmental emission transactions.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Non-remote. Must be able to come into the office, M-F, 8am - 5pm

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Strong quantitative and analytics background, preferably energy and fuel markets related.
• Strong understanding of physical and financial electricity, congestion, natural gas, emissions, and market design in one or more of the North American control areas.
• Strong understanding of energy, capacity and emission markets.
• Robust oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with market rules governing North American physical and financial energy transactions.
• Ten (10) years experience managing or operating generation assets in one or more of the North American ISOs.
• Two (2) years experience with NERC compliance in a management role or as a subject matter expert.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent quantitative analytical experience .

Industry: Renewables, Oil & Energy

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Manager, Regulatory

Seniority Level: Manager Industry: Renewables, Oil & Energy

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, LIFE, 401k, FSA