Renewable Energy Contract Manager

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Renewable Energy Contract Manager

Oakland, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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
  • Compensation
    $178,000 per year