Asset Manager

Clearlight Energy, one of North America’s leading private renewable energy companies, operates more than 5,600 MW across 52 assets consisting of utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, and renewable natural gas in North America. Approximately 5,100 MW of its operations are located in the U.S., across NYISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT and CAISO markets, with the remaining 500 MW located in Canada. The Company is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, with employees in both Canada and the United States. Clearlight Energy focuses on providing operational excellence to supply critical energy capacity and meet growing demand. Additionally, it has a 1,200 MW development pipeline of additional renewable resources to support grid reliability and decarbonization. About the Role We are seeking a commercially minded Asset Manager with deep operational knowledge of utility-scale wind assets and a strong financial and analytical skillset. This individual will be responsible for maximizing asset value, ensuring performance targets are achieved, and driving operational and financial optimization across a portfolio of operating wind projects. The successful candidate will act as the commercial owner of the assets, working cross-functionally with operations, finance, trading, engineering, and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong renewable operations expertise with a highly commercial and data-driven mindset. The Company follows a hybrid work model, with employees in the office from Tuesday through Thursday. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Job Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day asset management of a portfolio of utility scale wind generation assets. Own overall asset performance, including availability, energy production, revenue, EBITDA, and budget delivery. Monitor operational KPIs and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and profitability. Lead financial optimization initiatives to ensure assets meet or exceed investment objectives. Manage operating budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and long-term business planning. Oversee contractual obligations, including O&M agreements, TSAs, PPAs, interconnection agreements, and landowner and stakeholder agreements. Partner closely with operations and technical teams to resolve performance issues and minimize downtime. Assess market exposure, curtailment risks, pricing impacts, and revenue enhancement opportunities. Support lender, investor, and internal reporting requirements. Lead cross functional initiatives related to major maintenance events, capital projects, and asset lifecycle planning. Build and maintain strong relationships with operators, counterparties, ISOs/RTOs, consultants, landowners, and other external stakeholders. Support the integration, optimization, and performance improvement of newly acquired wind assets. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in renewable energy asset management, with significant exposure to utility scale wind assets. Strong understanding of wind operations, performance metrics, and asset optimization strategies. Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance management. Experience working within North American power markets, including ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, and CAISO. Knowledge of renewable energy project agreements and commercial structures, including PPAs, O&M agreements, interconnection agreements, and related contracts. Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify and implement performance improvement opportunities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across internal and external teams. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience integrating acquired renewable energy assets into an existing operating platform. Exposure to merchant power markets, hedging strategies, and revenue optimization. Familiarity with SCADA systems, performance analytics, and renewable asset reporting tools. MBA, CFA designation, or other advanced business, finance, or technical qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clearlight Energy