We are seeking a Renewable Energy Contract Manager for a top clean energy provider in Northern CA. You will work with cross-functional team members to administer contracts and reporting for electricity procured and settled under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This role plays a key role in operationalizing and managing a large renewable energy portfolio of projects to further the organization's decarbonization goals.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage Long-Term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Monitor and resolve issues that arise during contract administration and recommend appropriate responses to issues and disputes.
- Streamline and enforce processes to ensure contracts are managed, settled efficiently and accurately, and are in compliance with terms and regulatory obligations.
- Ensure contracts are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
- Proactively stay abreast of legal and contractual obligations and recommend necessary improvements.
- Ensure clear communication and alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as an internal resource regarding contract management best practices, management of stakeholder and counterparty relationships, staff members and the community.
- Participate in negotiations for long-term contracts and off-take agreements.
- Stay up-to-date regarding the development and operation of energy generation technologies such as wind, biomass, geothermal, solar and hydroelectric.
- Support regulatory and compliance efforts, including assisting in annual compliance filings on an as-needed basis.
This requires:
- Master’s degree in business, engineering, economics, OR relevant and equivalent work experience
- Expert Knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- At least 5 years' experience in the energy industry with an electric utility, CCA, Power Marketer, independent power producer or renewable energy/energy storage developer
- At least 5 years' contract management experience
- 3 plus years of energy contract management experience focused on market-participating wholesale off-take agreements
- Working knowledge of wholesale electricity markets, power generation technologies, WSPP, EEI, Power Purchase Agreements, Energy Storage Agreements and Tolling Agreements
- An understanding of: contract management best practices, power transactions and scheduling process, CAISO settlements process, charge codes, and application, CA Renewables Portfolio Standard, WREGIS, Power Source Disclosure, Resource Adequacy and Capacity
- Proficiency in MS Office applications with strong Excel skills
