Manager, Renewable Technical Operations (Solar & Battery Storage)

ABOUT CIM GROUP:

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 1,000+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Solar and BESS Operations Manager will assist the VP of Property Management (Infrastructure) and Renewable Energy Operations Staff with day-to-day management duties of our utility-scale solar and BESS assets including but not limited to reporting and compliance; technical operations management and strategic planning; development support; investment technical diligence; and site inspections of CIM’s solar, energy storage and transmission infrastructure assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as technical operations expert during daily operation of a 1.5+ GW solar and battery storage asset portfolio.
• Ensure flow of consistent, high-quality deliverables from our service providers to our asset management platform.
• Manage project documentation including but not limited to project files, notices, reports, work orders, invoices, regulatory correspondence, etc. Ensure contractual and regulatory compliance with various contractors, operators and consultants.
• Manage, track, and drive all claims, notices, and warranty events to expeditious resolution.
• Monitor solar and battery assets through our DAS and/or SCADA portals to ensure faults, underperformance, telemetry, and related issues are being accurately captured and addressed promptly by our O&M provider.
• Evaluate the actual and weather adjusted performance of operational assets compared to modeled expectations and drive appropriate remedial solutions to improve asset performance.
• Analyze and track project performance issues, and consistently Identify opportunities to proactively improve asset resiliency through strategic inventory and vendor management best practices.
• Assist with completing monthly and annual operational reporting to management, investors, lenders, and other project stakeholders.
• Help build and maintain accurate project-level budgets for use by various stakeholders.
• Conduct occasional site visits and QA/QC inspections at under-construction and operational project sites located in the Central Valley, California.
• Support our in-house development and investment teams with certain project development activities, including but not limited to performing complex technical due diligence and risk assessment of pre-operational assets, assist with development of design standards and other technical specifications.
• Ensure project meter data is managed and submitted in accordance with metering plans and protocols.
• Ensure asset operations are compliant with industry standards, guidelines, best practices, and internal policies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
• At least three (3) years of prior work experience in a field related to renewable energy, energy storage, electrical infrastructure and/or asset management. Experience managing California located utility-scale solar and solar + storage projects preferred.

ABOUT YOU:

• Highly proficient in learning new software tools and their advanced capabilities. It will be expected that you become an expert at our platforms in short order.
• Experience in a problem-solving role exclusive to the renewable energy industry
• Experience with renewable energy project construction and/or operation
• A true "self-starter". We are a small team and need someone to bring the full breadth of their skills, expertise, and intellect to work every day to help the business grow and improve, and not just be a person content to complete tasks and wait for direction.
• Detail-oriented. Someone who will get the small things right, leave no stone unturned in the quest for precision and accuracy and document the process thoroughly.
• Interested in and have at least 3 years management experience in renewable energy and energy markets.
• Experience with renewable energy data acquisition systems and an ability to navigate these platforms with ease.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload autonomously and effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to apply commercial judgment. Inquisitive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Practices excellent time management with a strong ability to multitask.
• Willingness to work with a highly motivated, experienced group of professionals in an open office environment is a must.
• A team player who enjoys a friendly but professional team dynamic.
• Experience with managing renewable assets in CAISO is preferred.

What CIM offers

CIM offers an enriched benefits program as well as a wide range of resources for eligible employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision

Company-subsidized Health Savings Account

Company paid life & disability

Pre-tax savings accounts

401(k) match

Competitive vacation policy

Additional voluntary benefits

Paid time off for community service

Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks

Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required.

At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles is $100,000 - $140,000.

How We Feel About Diversity and Inclusion

CIM Group is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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