Director, Asset Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the operational performance, reliability, and financial success of utility-scale Energy Storage Systems.

• Ensure that assets function efficiently, achieve performance and compliance objectives, and deliver anticipated lifecycle returns.

• Act as the main point of contact among internal stakeholders, O&M providers, QSEs, off-takers, and utility partners.

• Guarantee adherence to ERCOT, NERC, and local regulatory standards.

• Manage NERC registration and compliance service contracts along with periodic ERCOT assessments.

• Maintain comprehensive and auditable records of operational incidents, tests, and maintenance activities.

• Generate asset reports for internal stakeholders, investors, and regulatory bodies.

• Collaborate with distribution service providers, ERCOT, QSEs, and off-take partners to confirm revenues and costs.

• Review invoices and revenue/cost statements to ensure timely payments.

• Assist in forecasting, budgeting, and revenue modeling activities.

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as BESS testing, with O&M providers.

• Oversee service agreements, warranty commitments, and long-term service strategies.

• Facilitate project transitions from construction to operations, ensuring asset preparedness.

• Serve as the primary contact for inquiries and issues related to assets.

• Monitor BESS performance using EMS/SCADA systems.

• Detect underperformance or anomalies and coordinate resolutions with field and OEM teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Business, or a related discipline.

• 9+ years of experience in asset management, operations, or performance monitoring within the energy sector; experience with BESS or renewables is preferred.

• Over 3 years of experience overseeing NERC Bulk Electric System (BES) compliance activities.

• Strong comprehension of the financial and commercial components of energy storage initiatives.

• Expertise in data analysis, financial modeling, and performance reporting.

• Working knowledge of SCADA and EMS systems.

• Familiarity with ISO markets such as ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM, along with revenue strategies.

• Exceptional data analysis, reporting, and communication capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with asset management platforms.

• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 25% of the time.

• Comfortable in fast-paced, rapidly growing environments.

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

• Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus plan.

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

• 401K employer matching.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.

• 8 weeks of Paternity leave.

• Generous holiday allowance.

• Flexible time off in addition to sick leave.

• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.