Senior Asset Manager Solar IPP
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The SeniorAsset Management plays a critical role in overseeing the commercial and operational performance of a growing distributed generation (DG) solar portfolio. This positionrequireshighllevelmonitoring and O&M coordination serving as a strategic partner in maximizing asset value financialbudgeting and long-term portfolio performance.
Within an Independent Power Producer (IPP) environment this role supports both technical and commercial asset management functions ensuring assetsoperatein alignment with financial models lender expectations PPA requirements andinvestorreturn thresholds.
The Senior Asset Managerwill:
Lead performance monitoring initiatives across the fleet.
Assistin the development ofscalable systems and automation to support portfolio growth.
Oversee commercial compliance andbudgetprocesses.
Serve as a key liaison between Asset ManagementTechnical Asset Management OperationalEngineeringand Accounting.
Support continuous process optimization to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Portfolio Monitoring & Technical Performance Oversight
Daily monitoring activities across the DG solar portfolio using platforms such asAlsoEnergy(or equivalent DAS systems).
Assist in the development and maintain automated performance analytics tools
An understanding ofPower BI to support internal reporting and executive visibility.
Identifyunderperformance trends and proactively communicate revenue/budgetimpact
Track and quantify production losses categorize root causes and ensure corrective action plans are implemented.
Investigate discrepancies between DAS production and utility meter data.
2. Commercial Asset Management
Track asset performance against financial models and budget assumptions.
Partner with Project Finance to reconcile actual vs. modeled revenue and operating expenses.
Support revenue assurance by validating production data
Assistin evaluating contractual performance obligations under PPAs O&M agreements and EPC warranties.
Monitor key commercial triggers
Identifyrevenue risks and propose mitigation strategies.
3. O&M Coordination & Accountability
Serve asprimaryliaison for O&M providers.
Communicateidentifiedperformance issues and track resolution timelines.
Ensure O&M providers meet contractual obligations under O&M Agreements.
Assistin reviewing service reports corrective action plans and preventative maintenance documentation.
Support escalation protocols for recurring or high-impact outages.
4. Financial & Invoicing Oversight
Review andvalidateO&M invoices against contract terms and site activity.
Confirm scope alignmentand reimbursable expenses.
Coordinate with Accounting foraccuratecoding andtimelyprocessing.
Support annual operating budget development and variance tracking.
Assistwith operating expense forecasting and cost trend analysis.
5. Variance Reporting & Executive Reporting
Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly variance reports highlighting:
Production vs. forecast
Revenue variances
Operational issuesimpactingyield
Support lender and investor reporting requirements.
Contribute to quarterly portfolio performance presentations.
Maintain standardized reporting templates to improve efficiency and consistency.
6. Compliance & Regulatory Management
Track compliance deliverables usingcomplianceplatform.
Ensure assets remain in good standing
Support onboarding of new compliance elements such as shading analysis testing documentation and commissioning records.
Maintain organized digital asset management folders for audit readiness.
Preferred Skills
Experience with DG or C&I solar portfolios.
Investigate discrepancies between DAS production and utility meter data.
Knowledge of solar PV system operations inverter behavior and performance ratios.
Background in engineering financeandenergy systems.
Experience building data pipelines or centralized reporting frameworks.
Qualifications
5 years of experience in solar asset management commercial operations or energy infrastructure.
Experience within an IPP renewable developer or DG solar platformstronglypreferred.
Strong familiarity with solar monitoring platforms ( equivalent).
Experience reviewing O&M agreements and understanding commercial contract structures.
Strong understanding of financial models (P50/P90 production assumptions revenue modeling).
Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams (Finance Accounting EPC O&M Engineering).
Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Asset Management
- Digitization
- Maintenance Management
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Excel
- Metadata
- Financial Analysis
- LIHTC
- Property Management
- Remedy
- Contracts
- Taxonomy
About Company
Catalyze is the leading renewable energy developer for efficient, revenue-generating, clean energy in commercial and industrial real estate.
