About Encore Renewable Energy
Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, focused on developing, building, owning and operating sustainable, high return community-scale solar PV systems, large scale energy storage applications and 21st century solutions for the redevelopment of underutilized property.
Encore is a dynamic, high-growth, team-oriented, entrepreneurial company. We are a group of colleagues committed to the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit, and are willing to take on responsibilities outside of our comfort zone. We hope you are too!
Title: Technical Asset Manager
Location: Strong preference for residency within the Northeast (VT, NY, NH, ME, MA, CT, RI). New locations considered on a case-by-case basis.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing asset management team. In this role, you will be a key member of the team managing the performance, operations, data systems, and optimization of our PV and BESS assets. This role will primarily act in the day-to-day operations of technical asset management, and will report to the Director of Asset Management. This position will have a heavy focus on managing data through technical systems, SCADA, monitoring portals, APIs, and VPN access/networking systems. In addition, you will be involved in strategic planning relating to the operations of our assets; work closely with our accounting team as it relates to the intersection of operational and financial performance; and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making, maximize asset performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to rapidly grow a career in the solar and storage industry.
Your responsibilities
Technical lead for hardware and software related to project data acquisition and monitoring systems
Primary point of contact for monitoring hardware and software vendors
DAS hardware drawings and specification reviews and approval
Monitor and manage the performance of PV and BESS assets to ensure operational efficiency and optimize asset performance
Manage contractor and vendor relationships for ongoing operations and maintenance services, including preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring contract adherence and uptime
Support with landowner relationships and associated leases as needed
Support with ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and permitting requirements regarding PV and BESS assets, as needed
Track equipment warranties and compliance
Drive asset performance analytics, root-cause investigations, and loss assessments
Prepare reports for stakeholders and maintain performance dashboards
Monitor DAS/SCADA platforms, utilizing API integrations with CMMS and ticketing systems
Manage VPN and remote access systems; oversee asset-level communications, data integrity, and cybersecurity
Collaborate on safety incident reporting, emergency planning, and compliance tracking
Lead BESS performance monitoring and diagnostics (Roundtrip efficiency, throughput, degradation tracking, and cycle analysis)
Manage BESS dispatch requests, monitoring system trends and anomalies
Support optimization opportunities, repowering, and end-of-life considerations and logistics for PV and BESS systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making, maximize asset performance, and ensure regulatory compliance
Your experience
5+ years of experience in an asset management related role within the PV, commercial battery energy storage or similar industry, with strong understanding of data collection systems, SCADA, monitoring, APIs and VPN networking systems.
Experience with Salesforce or other CMMS software
Ability to read and interpret line diagrams, site plans, and data schematics
Ability to work across departments, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
Commitment to personal learning, growth and development
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners - including land owners, AHJs, utilities, contractors, consultants, and others - to align on goals and share updates on asset performance
Life at Encore
Our team is our single greatest asset and that of which we are most proud. Encore team members share a single mission – building the clean energy economy of the future in a responsible manner that creates high quality jobs and enhances the communities in which our projects operate.
We invest heavily in our team – here are a few of the perks and benefits we offer:
● Complete, high quality medical benefits that include flex time options for child and family care and extended parental leave
● 100% of health-care premiums funded by Encore
● Work-life balance with flexible work schedules (remote work opportunities) and attractive paid-time off policy
● 11 paid holidays (includes 1 floating holiday of employee’s choice)
● One paid volunteer day each fiscal quarter
● 401k profit sharing
● Employee equity participation program
● Continuing education and tuition assistance
Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Encore believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment, and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole selves to work. We strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
Encore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Encore complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Encore has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.
