Associate, Asset Management

Overview COMPANY OVERVIEW Pattern Energy is an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Canada and parts of Latin America. The company focuses primarily on wind and transmission, with limited investments in other generation technologies. The Pattern Energy team has a history as one of the top North American renewable energy and transmission providers in the industry. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its customers, partners, financial supporters and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility. Pattern Energy operates in the United States and Canada, with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York and Toronto. Pattern Energy Group's corporate headquarters are in San Francisco. Responsibilities JOB PURPOSE Support Asset Managers in providing compliance, commercial, and financial management services for Pattern’s fleet of operating wind farms. Key Accountabilities The key responsibilities will include the following: Contract Management & Compliance Reviewing and ensuring compliance with key commercial contracts for operating assets and reviewing development project agreements. Populating and managing the ongoing maintenance of the compliance database for operating assets by ensuring periodic updates, compliance assessments, and compliance implementation. Providing business services for operating assets, including interfacing with Pattern insurance, tax, legal, accounts payable, finance, IT, procurement, etc. Supporting the regulatory compliance function, including assisting with the submission of filings to regulatory agencies (FERC, EIA, PUC, etc.) and understanding the implication of regulations on the business. Researching and understanding ISO market rules impacting operational assets, assessing new or changing market design regulations, and disseminating findings to relevant parties within Asset Management/Operations. Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Reporting Providing financial planning and analytics for Asset Management/Operations, including monthly analysis of revenue impacts, operating expenses, plant improvements, contract amendments, and other business-related impacts. Collaborating in the annual budget preparation process, including incorporating inputs and standardizing budget assumptions across the fleet. Participating in periodic budget reviews to update budgets and identify areas for optimization and cost savings. Preparing summaries of fleet budgets and actual spending that align with accounting records to enable tracking and comparing of historical results. Supporting Asset Management/Operations reporting activities including Executive Management reviews, monthly project reports, and other reporting activities as required. …