Pivot Energy
Operational Asset Manager
Pivot Energy - Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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ROLE OVERVIEW
The Operational Asset Manager (OAM) will play a key role in driving value for Pivot Energy's distributed generation assets and for all associated stakeholders. To deliver this value, the Operational Asset Manager will leverage operations & maintenance (O&M) oversight and production data evaluation to optimize site performance.
This is an opportunity to become a part of an energetic and fast-paced company, working in one of the best industries, and with ample opportunity for career growth. Traveling domestically to job sites ranges from 10-20% of work hours. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all operational facets of active solar PV distributed generation site operation within assigned subset of assets: Manage subcontractors and oversee internal reporting systems to ensure portfolio assets are performing at or above forecasted production Monitor and challenge the operational performance of solar assets to achieve the project's highest possible availability Identify, evaluate, and implement optimization tactics for asset performance improvement Diagnose system issues and schedule and manage corrective actions with subcontractors as required for maximum asset performance Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports for a subset of assets for all reporting entities as required Review preventative maintenance reports and identify follow-up activities required via corrective action tickets or workmanship warranty claims Manage operational costs aligned with project budgets Support new site onboarding: Review and approve site commissioning documentation Collect, review, and log all as-built documentation into associated management platforms Review and manage contractual obligations for ongoing operations and compliance requirements Support the Financial Asset Management team: Provide supporting documentation as needed for insurance renewals, claim management, payments, invoices, property tax, permitting, regulatory requirements, and other compliance obligations Coordinate with the Financial Asset Management team to prepare accurate cash flow forecasting Complete quarterly budget reviews for projects in assigned portfolio Provide quarterly operating reports for the assigned subset of assets REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Minimum two (2) to four (4) years related experience, preferably experience in the solar energy or other renewable energy industry Working knowledge of solar equipment, technologies (legacy and emerging), design, and plant operations Ability to read and interpret solar site plans and electrical diagrams Experience in asset management, including contract compliance, budgeting & forecasting, production data evaluation, and stakeholder reporting Demonstrated energy industry research Strong organizational skills with the ability to track & execute large volumes of ongoing compliance obligations Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams is highly desirable PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Solar engineering experience (PVsyst, Helioscope, etc.) Understanding of Community Solar and Commercial & Industrial Solar NABCEP certification (any category) OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Data Management in various platforms, including SmartSheet and Salesforce Experience managing commercial rooftop projects Experience managing battery storage assets Experience working with third-party clients on asset management portfolios
$75,000 - $120,000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $120,000, depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Home Office set up stipend for new employees
• Public transit reimbursement
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
Recruitment Agency Notice :
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.
ABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation's electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of
Denver's "Best Places to Work",
we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.
At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:
• Impact - We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
• Balance - Put family first; work hard/have fun
• Determination - Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
• Professionalism - Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
• Honesty - Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
• Kindness - Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other's successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
The Operational Asset Manager (OAM) will play a key role in driving value for Pivot Energy's distributed generation assets and for all associated stakeholders. To deliver this value, the Operational Asset Manager will leverage operations & maintenance (O&M) oversight and production data evaluation to optimize site performance.
This is an opportunity to become a part of an energetic and fast-paced company, working in one of the best industries, and with ample opportunity for career growth. Traveling domestically to job sites ranges from 10-20% of work hours. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all operational facets of active solar PV distributed generation site operation within assigned subset of assets: Manage subcontractors and oversee internal reporting systems to ensure portfolio assets are performing at or above forecasted production Monitor and challenge the operational performance of solar assets to achieve the project's highest possible availability Identify, evaluate, and implement optimization tactics for asset performance improvement Diagnose system issues and schedule and manage corrective actions with subcontractors as required for maximum asset performance Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports for a subset of assets for all reporting entities as required Review preventative maintenance reports and identify follow-up activities required via corrective action tickets or workmanship warranty claims Manage operational costs aligned with project budgets Support new site onboarding: Review and approve site commissioning documentation Collect, review, and log all as-built documentation into associated management platforms Review and manage contractual obligations for ongoing operations and compliance requirements Support the Financial Asset Management team: Provide supporting documentation as needed for insurance renewals, claim management, payments, invoices, property tax, permitting, regulatory requirements, and other compliance obligations Coordinate with the Financial Asset Management team to prepare accurate cash flow forecasting Complete quarterly budget reviews for projects in assigned portfolio Provide quarterly operating reports for the assigned subset of assets REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Minimum two (2) to four (4) years related experience, preferably experience in the solar energy or other renewable energy industry Working knowledge of solar equipment, technologies (legacy and emerging), design, and plant operations Ability to read and interpret solar site plans and electrical diagrams Experience in asset management, including contract compliance, budgeting & forecasting, production data evaluation, and stakeholder reporting Demonstrated energy industry research Strong organizational skills with the ability to track & execute large volumes of ongoing compliance obligations Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams is highly desirable PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Solar engineering experience (PVsyst, Helioscope, etc.) Understanding of Community Solar and Commercial & Industrial Solar NABCEP certification (any category) OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Data Management in various platforms, including SmartSheet and Salesforce Experience managing commercial rooftop projects Experience managing battery storage assets Experience working with third-party clients on asset management portfolios
$75,000 - $120,000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $120,000, depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Home Office set up stipend for new employees
• Public transit reimbursement
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
Recruitment Agency Notice :
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.
ABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation's electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of
Denver's "Best Places to Work",
we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.
At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:
• Impact - We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
• Balance - Put family first; work hard/have fun
• Determination - Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
• Professionalism - Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
• Honesty - Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
• Kindness - Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other's successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.
Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.
EEO STATEMENT
Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.