VP Asset Management

The Vice President of Asset Management shall be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial performance of Zelestra’s portfolio of renewable energy assets, including utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The position will oversee all aspects of asset management throughout the operational lifecycle, ensuring projects achieve maximum availability, reliability, compliance, and financial performance while supporting the long-term growth objectives of the company.

What You Will Do

Lead asset management for utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage assets. Oversee performance, reliability, availability, budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and production optimization. Manage O&M providers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and technical service providers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires 15+ years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, or utility asset management, with a strong background in renewable energy construction, including project execution, commissioning, turnover to operations, and warranty management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master's in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Energy Management, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, or utility asset management
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing operational renewable energy assets
• Significant experience managing utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage assets
• Strong background in renewable energy construction, including project execution, commissioning, turnover to operations, and warranty management
• Demonstrated experience managing day-to-day O&M activities and third-party service providers
• Extensive experience with debt compliance, tax equity structures, lender relations, and investor reporting
• Proven experience negotiating and administering major commercial agreements and operational contracts
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and utility/interconnection requirements
• Experience with dispute resolution, insurance claims management, and risk mitigation
• Experience managing operational budgets, forecasting, accounting coordination, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing AI-enabled technologies and digital solutions to optimize renewable plant operations and maintenance
• Experience with operational analytics platforms, SCADA systems, CMMS systems, and business intelligence tools
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and managing multiple assets simultaneously
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CFA, or similar credentials are a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Competitive bonus program