Power Supply Asset Manager
Monterey, CA - USA
Job Summary
Description
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is seeking a driven Power Supply Asset Manager to join our team!
Apply immediately as this posting may close once sufficient applications are received.
Annual Salary Range:$135000.00 - $175000.00
FLSA Status:Exempt
Location:Monterey CA; Santa Cruz CA; Santa Barbara CA; San Luis Obispo CA.
Work Arrangement:Hybrid in-office.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Power Supply Asset Manager is responsible for end-to-end asset lifecycle management of 3CEs power supply portfolio with a primary focus on asset performance operational readiness and value optimization. This role leads oversight of PPAs ESAs and other supply resources from execution through Commercial Operation Date (COD) and into steady-state operations ensuring assets deliver expected performance revenue and compliance outcomes.
This position serves as the central integrator across internal teams developers asset owners and scheduling coordinators driving operational alignment issue resolution and continuous performance monitoring. Contract management responsibilities support the asset management function by ensuring key obligations milestones and commercial terms are accurately tracked interpreted and executed throughout the asset lifecycle.
ABOUT US!
3CE is a Community Choice Aggregation agency established by local communities to source clean and renewable electricity at responsible rates for more than 1.2 million residential commercial and agricultural customers throughout Monterey San Benito Santa Cruz San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. 3CE is locally controlled and governed by board members who represent the communities served by the agency.3CE is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through local control of utility-scale renewable electricity generation investment in new renewable power projects and the implementation of innovative energy programs that facilitate the electrification of transportation and the built environment. 3CE promotes long-term electric rate stability and energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stimulating the local economy.
Example of Duties
Asset Onboarding
- Lead coordination with developers and scheduling coordinators to prepare resources for Commercial Operation Date (COD) ensuring technical operational and market readiness.
- Manage onboarding milestones readiness criteria data setup and dependencies through COD and early operations.
- Serve as the central point of coordination during go-live periods ensuring a smooth and timely transition into commercial operations.
- Oversee ongoing operational coordination and asset management activities across the lifecycle of the resource from COD through steady-state operations.
- Act as the primary point of coordination with developers and asset owners on operational matters impacting availability performance and compliance.
- Monitor adherence to contractual operating requirements performance standards and delivery obligations over the life of the asset.
- Support asset-related change management including operating assumption updates performance remediation efforts and lifecycle transitions.
- Own day-to-day operational coordination for onboarded assets with a focus on performance during early operations.
- Act as an operational subject matter expert on executed agreements translating contractual and operational requirements into effective implementation.
- Identify track and resolve operational issues across internal teams developers and scheduling coordinators to protect asset performance and compliance.
- Monitor and report on onboarding progress operational readiness and ongoing CAISO market asset performance.
- Proactively surface risks constraints or trends that could impact asset performance compliance or value.
- Escalate material issues to Asset Management and leadership with clear context and recommended actions.
- Develop and maintain standardized onboarding checklists COD readiness playbooks and operational trackers.
- Drive improvements to workflows documentation and automation to support portfolio growth and operational scale.
- Partner with internal teams to continuously improve operational execution and portfolio visibility.
- Support Origination by coordinating executed and in-flight deals aligning inputs timelines and cross-functional reviews to ensure smooth transition into asset onboarding.
- Own post-execution handoff and onboarding of PPAs ESAs RA/capacity agreements and related contracts to enable effective asset management.
- Internal: Energy Trading Contract Management Regulatory Affairs Legal Finance Settlements
- External:Developers and Asset owners Scheduling Coordinators CAISO Consultants Vendors
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Asset performance management including monitoring generation availability and operational KPIs.
- Energy generation technologies across renewable and conventional resources (solar wind storage geothermal hydro etc.).
- Wholesale power market operations within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) including scheduling dispatch and settlements.
- Power scheduling and coordination with Scheduling Coordinators for energy ancillary services and RA delivery.
- Operational aspects of PPAs including performance tracking settlement alignment and compliance.
- Project development and operational readiness including interconnection COD and transition to steady-state operations.
- Portfolio monitoring and reporting including variance analysis exception tracking and dashboards.
- CAISO settlements including charge code interpretation invoice validation and reconciliation.
- Resource Adequacy (RA) compliance and delivery performance tracking.
- Renewable energy compliance including REC management and reporting.
- Excel Word PowerPoint and data/reporting tools for portfolio analytics settlements validation and performance tracking.
- Be thorough and detail oriented.
- Apply strong task prioritization analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons encountered during the performance of duties.
- Take responsibility and work independently as well as work as a team member.
- Prepare professional written work products.
- Perform quantitative data and statistical analysis and effectively communicate results to others.
- Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
- Demonstrate patience tact and courtesy.
- Deliver clear oral communications.
Education and Experience:Any combination of training education and experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business economics accounting or a related field.
OR:
Experience: Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible work experience related to the duties and responsibilities described above particularly in asset or resource management.
Additional Requirements:This position may involve working nights weekends and holidays as needed. Additionally occasional overnight travel may be required.Supplemental Information
3CE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS.
HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE AS DESIGNATED BY CEO:Current remote workdays are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays OREmployee may elect to work a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays orMondays off.
BENEFITS:3CE offers a competitive benefits structure to its full-time employees.
RETIREMENT:Employees contribute 10% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the PARS retirement system and the employer contributes 10% towards PARS.
HEALTH INSURANCE:3CE pays 90% employer paid coverage for employee plus family coverage. 100% employer paid for single coverage towardsmedical dental and vision. 3CE contributes up to $2400 annually towards flexible spending benefits and $3600.00 towards HRA.
HEALTH & WELLNESS:3CE contributes $1000 per fiscal year for health wellness or EV reimbursement.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:3CE offers 457 deferred compensations.
PTO:180 hours annually on an accrual basis per pay period.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE: This position is eligible for a cell phone allowance of $50.00 monthly.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please submit a cover letter andresume via. Candidates who fail to submit a complete application packet by the filing deadline will not be considered or move forward in the selection process. 3CE is not responsible for the failure of internet forms and/or email transmission in submitting your application packet.
If you have a disability or a special need that requires an accommodation please let us know by contacting Chelsey Ripley Human Resources Analyst atCentral Coast Community Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employerto allregardless of age ancestry color disability (mental or physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information sexual orientation marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager