Join the sustainable energy movement and be part of a thriving team! As a Performance Engineer Manager, you'll be in charge of maximizing the value per MWh of the company’s diverse solar PV and battery storage projects. With competitive pay, a creative culture, and the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced and accomplished team, this is your opportunity to truly make a difference in the industry. As a member of the Technical Operations Department, reporting to the Vice President of Asset Management, you'll have the chance to develop and direct fleet-wide processes, strategy, and direction for all performance engineering and digital activities connected to the company's operating assets. 

Come be part of this lively and talented crew and take charge of your career in this company!

Key responsibilities for this role will include (but are not limited to):

•    Ensure effective management of performance for solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the portfolio.
•    Manage and oversee performance reporting activities.
•    Keep energy models up-to-date for PV and BESS projects.
•    Collaborate with the commercial team to meet the performance modeling requirements of the company.
•    Create performance processes that can be documented to improve operations.
•    Review technical documents and test results to validate actual PV and/or BESS performance.
•    Develop operational reports that include relevant key performance indicators (KPIs)
•    Identify any performance shortfalls and necessary improvements, and work with on-site teams to implement solutions.
•    Provide support for PV and BESS performance testing.

Required and desired skillsets, experience, and qualifications for this role: 

•    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mathematical Science is required.
•    At least 5 years of experience in solar performance engineering is required.
•    Experience in analyzing data to improve fleet performance and reliability is necessary.
•    Experience in identifying and resolving product failures, optimizing plant performance, and directing performance projects with O&M and LTSA providers is required.
•    Knowledge of monitoring and communications protocols, substation equipment and utility meters, battery backup systems and inverters, SCADA, and MET station equipment is required.
•    Successful experience in building and delivering Performance and Engineering functions related to operating PV and BESS projects is necessary.
•    Experience with industry-standard PV modeling software is required.
•    Proficiency in understanding asset design documentation, PV performance modeling, and analysis is necessary.
•    Knowledge of SCADA systems and 3rd party asset management software platforms is required.
•    Management of technical contract scopes and partnerships with third-party providers is necessary.
•    In-depth knowledge of power and renewable energy market dynamics is necessary.
•    Experience in U.S. competitive wholesale electricity markets is preferred.
•    Ability to stay up-to-date with evolving technologies, regulations, and trends that impact the growing adoption of renewable energy.
•    A Master's degree is preferred.
•    Ability to utilize Excel spreadsheets, create Excel trackers, and be able to use Word and Powerpoint for reporting/presentations via teams or in person.

Interested in finding out more? Reach out directly for more information – annie.yang@talismanap.com