Director, Asset Management

Lydian Energy

. Maximize the long-term safety, reliability, performance, compliance, and financial returns of Lydian’s operating renewable energy portfolio .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in renewable energy operations and asset management, with a strong focus on NERC compliance, financial modeling, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to oversee utility-scale solar PV and BESS assets while ensuring operational reliability and financial performance.

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Renewable Energy OperationsNERC ComplianceFinancial ModelingStakeholder ManagementUtility-Scale Solar PV and BESS Management

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Hard Skills

Asset ManagementProject Finance StructuresOperating BudgetsPerformance MetricsVariance AnalysisData IntegrityPredictive AnalyticsContractual Performance RequirementsRegulatory RequirementsLifecycle Planning

Soft Skills

Safety LeadershipAnalytical ApproachCollaborative AbilityCommercial AcumenExceptional Stakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

SCADACMMSPowerFactorsGreenbyteLocus EnergyPI HistoriansPerformance DatabasesOperating Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Utility OperationsPower GenerationISO/RTO MarketsPPATolling AgreementsInterconnection AgreementsEnvironmental ComplianceMajor MaintenanceWarranty ManagementDecommissioning Planning

Tech Stack

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Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maximize the long-term safety, reliability, performance, compliance, and financial returns of Lydian’s operating renewable energy portfolio
Oversee third-party O&M provider management, operating performance, revenue optimization, operating cost control, NERC/FERC compliance, construction-to-operations transitions, warranty and insurance claims, lifecycle planning, and stakeholder reporting
Serve as Lydian’s owner-level operating authority while retaining accountability for contractor performance, safe and reliable operations, 98% portfolio availability, operating budgets, regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, and long-term asset value
Oversee energy production, availability, performance ratio, capacity, round-trip efficiency, degradation, state-of-health, throughput, and related portfolio metrics
Manage O&M provider relationships, SLA enforcement, contract compliance, staffing, response times, reporting, and contractor scorecards
Direct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance planning, outage coordination, root-cause investigations, reliability programs, and corrective-action closure
Implement remote monitoring and SCADA-driven performance analytics to identify and remediate underperformance
Oversee spare-parts strategies, critical inventories, work-order performance, and long-term reliability planning
Lead annual O&M budget development and cost-control initiatives
Oversee PPA, tolling, interconnection, utility, and other operating contract compliance, including metering, billing, and settlement
Own operating expense budgets, forecasts, major-maintenance plans, expenditure monitoring, variance analysis, and corrective actions
Prepare reporting packages for lenders, tax equity partners, investors, and offtakers
Ensure compliance with lender covenants, insurance obligations, reserve accounts, operating budgets, and certifications
Oversee warranty management, insurance claims, reserve planning, diligence requests, lender reviews, inspections, and audits
Manage construction-to-operations handovers, O&M mobilization, transition exception logs, and 30/60/90-day post-COD stabilization reviews
Lead lifecycle planning for battery augmentation, repowering, equipment upgrades, controls modernization, and life-extension initiatives
Manage landowner relationships, land-related payments, decommissioning planning, and security obligations
Support M&A diligence for potential acquisitions and divestitures
Ensure compliance with NERC standards, FERC reporting requirements, utility tariffs, ISO/RTO rules, interconnection agreements, permits, and contracts
Establish compliance calendars, evidence requirements, internal controls, audit readiness, and escalation protocols
Manage compliance consultants and coordinate with Legal, Engineering, IT/OT, O&M providers, utilities, balancing authorities, and market participants
Manage property tax assessment appeals and real estate obligation compliance
Oversee environmental compliance, including SPCC, stormwater, wildlife commitments, waste management, inspections, reporting, and corrective actions
Direct asset management systems, CMMS, performance databases, operating dashboards, and reporting platforms
Ensure data integrity across metering, SCADA, EMS, PPC, historians, maintenance, settlement, and financial reporting systems
Establish standards for asset hierarchies, outage codes, equipment records, performance calculations, warranty data, and document retention
Drive predictive analytics and machine-learning adoption for forecasting, anomaly detection, degradation analysis, and maintenance optimization
Coordinate with IT/OT and cybersecurity resources on remote access, communications, software changes, data retention, and incident response
Report to the Vice President of Asset Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in renewable energy operations, asset management, utility operations, power generation, or power project management
3+ years in a senior asset management or operating leadership role with direct responsibility for operating portfolios exceeding 500 MW
Demonstrated track record managing third-party O&M providers, service-level obligations, operating budgets, and project-level financial reporting
Direct experience with project finance structures, lender reporting obligations, lender covenants, reserve accounts, and tax equity partnership requirements
Experience managing utility-scale solar PV and BESS assets, warranties, insurance claims, major maintenance, and construction-to-operations transitions
NERC compliance and utility-scale generation operations background
Experience managing portfolios across multiple ISO/RTO or utility markets, including ERCOT and one or more of SPP, CAISO, PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISO-New England, PacifiCorp, or WECC
Deep understanding of solar PV and BESS performance metrics, degradation modeling, operational benchmarking, battery cycling, state of health, throughput, efficiency, and augmentation planning
Expertise in power-market operations, ISO settlement processes, ancillary-service markets, merchant BESS operations, and contractual performance requirements
Working knowledge of SCADA, EMS, PPC, computerized maintenance management systems, asset management platforms such as PowerFactors, Greenbyte, or Locus Energy, and PI historians
Proficiency in financial modeling, budget development, cost forecasting, reserve planning, variance analysis, and operating performance reporting
Ability to interpret O&M agreements, warranties, financing documents, PPAs, tolling agreements, interconnection agreements, and regulatory requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field required
Strong safety leadership and owner-level accountability for reliable operations
Commercial acumen and understanding of the intersection between technical performance and financial returns
Exceptional stakeholder-management skills with lenders, investors, offtakers, utilities, O&M providers, OEMs, regulators, landowners, and project partners
Analytical and data-driven approach to portfolio performance, risk management, and decision-making
Collaborative ability to work with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Legal, IT/OT, and Safety teams
Ability to build scalable processes and systems for a rapidly growing national portfolio

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-employment principles and commitment to diversity and workplace strength
Travel to domestic locations (25% to 40% of the time)