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EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Asset Management Senior Associate will support the commercial oversight for operating assets in the assigned region (between 800 and 2000 MW) and ensure all commercial and governmental obligations are met. You will plan and track asset budgets, develop market knowledge and oversee performance. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the management of commercial relationships with turbine OEMs and O&M service providers and ensuring that the operations strategy and management framework developed by the Asset Management team is implemented consistently across assigned projects.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee project profit & loss (P&L) activities for assigned assets, identify gaps and provide recommendations to address
- Support the development of project-level annual budgets and creation of longer-term business plans in collaboration with other Asset Operations groups
- Perform budget analyses (such as variance report and reforecast) for the assigned assets and provide explanations regarding financial and operational performance of assigned assets. Update operational financial estimates on an ongoing basis in collaboration with Operations and Finance
- Facilitate Service Agreements and support execution of contracts by working with Procurement and Legal
- Interface with Operations, Performance Management, turbine original equipment manufacturers, and service providers on routine operational issues and on initiatives in an effort to increase operational and financial performance and reduce risk exposure
- Support commercial effort towards resolution of significant agreement issues that stem from the operation of the project (e.g., equipment warranties, O&M disputes and performance metrics, landowner agreements, PPAs, interconnection agreements, and others)
- Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to resolve material issues affecting operational projects
- Drive initiatives across the portfolio in an effort to improve fleet performance by facilitating solutions with input from other groups in the company; track execution of solutions
- Perform ad-hoc analyses of the historical and forward-looking performance of the asset. Support Performance Management in creation of business cases to management
- Track and manage obligations and activities to ensure commercial and governmental obligations are met by tracking key milestones within the major agreements (e.g., turbine supply, O&M, PPA, tax equity, landowner, and interconnection)
- Contribute in developing and refining operational strategies
- Work with other Asset Management staff and accounting personnel to ensure reporting obligations are met in a timely manner
- Track and manage obligations and activities related to bringing new projects from construction into operations, including PPA, LGIA, ISO and other requirements
- Meet reporting obligations to financing entities by providing necessary commentary and reports as required under the company’s financing obligations. Interface with Portfolio Management on matters impacting the performance of the assigned assets
- Create and develop market knowledge
- Communicate with various market balancing authorities as needed
- Notify relevant staff and help to resolve issues when milestones are delinquent, or a trigger event has occurred
- Collaborate with other staff to ensure that proper asset management processes and tasks are in place in order to improve overall facility performance and limit risk exposure
- Additional duties as required
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time
Salary-Exempt
Direct Reports: None
Travel: 5%
Worksite: Houston, TX
Hybrid Model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database development and management
- Agile mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and team development
- Fluency in English; other languages are a plus
BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong written and verbal communication along with presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills including use of PC software such as Excel to perform analyses
- Demonstrate ability to lead cross-functional, multi-departmental teams
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal direction in both structured and unstructured work environments
- Ability to maintain and enhance customer relationships
- Ability to lead and support complex negotiations
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to foster and help create a collaborative working environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
EDP RENEWABLES NORTH AMERICA
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.
LOCATION
Location: Houston, TX
Job Segment: Facilities, Database, MBA, Wind Energy, Performance Management, Operations, Technology, Management, Energy, Human Resources
INTRODUCTION
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Asset Management Senior Associate will support the commercial oversight for operating assets in the assigned region (between 800 and 2000 MW) and ensure all commercial and governmental obligations are met. You will plan and track asset budgets, develop market knowledge and oversee performance. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the management of commercial relationships with turbine OEMs and O&M service providers and ensuring that the operations strategy and management framework developed by the Asset Management team is implemented consistently across assigned projects.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee project profit & loss (P&L) activities for assigned assets, identify gaps and provide recommendations to address
- Support the development of project-level annual budgets and creation of longer-term business plans in collaboration with other Asset Operations groups
- Perform budget analyses (such as variance report and reforecast) for the assigned assets and provide explanations regarding financial and operational performance of assigned assets. Update operational financial estimates on an ongoing basis in collaboration with Operations and Finance
- Facilitate Service Agreements and support execution of contracts by working with Procurement and Legal
- Interface with Operations, Performance Management, turbine original equipment manufacturers, and service providers on routine operational issues and on initiatives in an effort to increase operational and financial performance and reduce risk exposure
- Support commercial effort towards resolution of significant agreement issues that stem from the operation of the project (e.g., equipment warranties, O&M disputes and performance metrics, landowner agreements, PPAs, interconnection agreements, and others)
- Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to resolve material issues affecting operational projects
- Drive initiatives across the portfolio in an effort to improve fleet performance by facilitating solutions with input from other groups in the company; track execution of solutions
- Perform ad-hoc analyses of the historical and forward-looking performance of the asset. Support Performance Management in creation of business cases to management
- Track and manage obligations and activities to ensure commercial and governmental obligations are met by tracking key milestones within the major agreements (e.g., turbine supply, O&M, PPA, tax equity, landowner, and interconnection)
- Contribute in developing and refining operational strategies
- Work with other Asset Management staff and accounting personnel to ensure reporting obligations are met in a timely manner
- Track and manage obligations and activities related to bringing new projects from construction into operations, including PPA, LGIA, ISO and other requirements
- Meet reporting obligations to financing entities by providing necessary commentary and reports as required under the company’s financing obligations. Interface with Portfolio Management on matters impacting the performance of the assigned assets
- Create and develop market knowledge
- Communicate with various market balancing authorities as needed
- Notify relevant staff and help to resolve issues when milestones are delinquent, or a trigger event has occurred
- Collaborate with other staff to ensure that proper asset management processes and tasks are in place in order to improve overall facility performance and limit risk exposure
- Additional duties as required
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time
Salary-Exempt
Direct Reports: None
Travel: 5%
Worksite: Houston, TX
Hybrid Model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database development and management
- Agile mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and team development
- Fluency in English; other languages are a plus
BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong written and verbal communication along with presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills including use of PC software such as Excel to perform analyses
- Demonstrate ability to lead cross-functional, multi-departmental teams
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal direction in both structured and unstructured work environments
- Ability to maintain and enhance customer relationships
- Ability to lead and support complex negotiations
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to foster and help create a collaborative working environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
EDP RENEWABLES NORTH AMERICA
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.
LOCATION
Location: Houston, TX
Job Segment: Facilities, Database, MBA, Wind Energy, Performance Management, Operations, Technology, Management, Energy, Human Resources
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Which renewable energy companies sponsor H-1B visas in Texas?
Several large employers in Texas have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for renewable energy roles. These include Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE Vernova, NextEra Energy, Invenergy, and Enel Green Power. Utilities like Oncor and CPS Energy have also sponsored H-1B workers in grid and energy transition roles. Sponsorship patterns can be verified through the Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data.
Which cities in Texas have the most renewable energy H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Houston is the primary hub, driven by its concentration of energy company headquarters and engineering firms supporting wind, solar, and grid projects. Austin has grown significantly due to clean energy tech startups and utility-scale solar development. Dallas and Fort Worth also see activity, particularly in grid infrastructure and energy storage roles tied to ERCOT's transmission network.
What types of renewable energy roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field are eligible for H-1B classification as specialty occupations. In renewable energy, this typically includes wind turbine engineers, solar energy engineers, power systems engineers, grid integration specialists, project developers, environmental engineers, and data analysts working on energy forecasting or asset performance. General labor or technician roles without a degree requirement generally do not qualify.
How do I find renewable energy H-1B sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters listings by visa sponsorship type, including H-1B, and by industry. Searching for renewable energy roles in Texas on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have a documented history of H-1B sponsorship, which saves time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship later in the process.
Are there any Texas-specific or industry-specific factors to know about H-1B sponsorship in renewable energy?
Texas operates its own independent power grid through ERCOT, which creates demand for specialized grid engineering and energy market roles not as common in other states. The state's aggressive wind and solar buildout means project development and construction management positions are active, though H-1B eligibility depends on whether the specific role meets the specialty occupation standard. Texas has no state income tax, which affects total compensation comparisons but not the H-1B process itself.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B renewable energy jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.