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.

The Renewable Energy Contract Manager will:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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

Renewable Energy Contract Manager