THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 4,000 MW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in New York, Denver, and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Manage the day-to-day and long-term commercial aspects of a portfolio of 25 solar energy facilities located in California, Colorado, Utah, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia and Connecticut to ensure optimal project financial performance and maintain high asset values.

• Support Asset Management (“AM”) team in maximizing project financial performance by managing risks, and seeking, evaluating, and executing opportunities to improve project cash flow.
• Support AM team in maintaining compliance or ensuring payment relating to financing, real estate, property tax, permit, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the AM team in negotiations with project vendors and service suppliers to reduce OpEx and/or improve services.
• Work with the Operations team to understand and help resolve operational issues that affect financial performance
• Interface with lenders and tax equity partners relating to consents or other matters
• Support AM team in renewing insurance policies and managing claims
• Support AM team with local stakeholder engagement and public relations programs, including landowners and local officials.
• Support AM team with internal or external reporting responsibilities including the preparation of powerpoint or excel materials among others
• Coordinate with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to ensure timely preparation of project budgets and reforecasts, and monthly operating reports with accurate explanations of variances to budget.
• Coordinate with the Accounting and Treasury teams to ensure project invoices and other payments are properly approved and processed in a timely manner
• Support M&A team on due diligence relating to project acquisition opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or Finance preferred. Experience may substitute for degree.

• Five (5) years’ experience in energy market asset management, renewable power (wind, solar) experience strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of project financing, operating, and real estate contractual arrangements.
• Experience in managing portfolios of energy assets, developing productive partnerships, and staying attuned to industry trends and developments.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

VACCINE REQUIREMENT

To access Onward locations (office, plant, wind/solar site), where permitted by applicable law (including any applicable reasonable accommodation, medical or religious exemption), candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by employment start date. Proof of vaccination status will need to be provided to either site management or Human Resources prior to facility or office access.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability.
• Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel (Local/Out of State) up to 20%.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration, dedication, and hard work while also being down to earth. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to HR@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.