Senior Manager, Advanced Renewable Energy

Overview

Lead advanced renewable energy innovation projects and manage field demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities

• innovation tracking
• equipment commissioning
• tech evaluation
• tech modeling
• data analysis
• stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Ideate, identify, collect, and track new innovations through participating in industry events, site visits, engaging with SB Energy colleagues, leveraging network connections, self-guided research, and so on. -Manage the installation, commissioning, and operations of equipment deployed at the Innovation Center. -Assist creation of commercialization strategy of promising technologies, including details of plan, requirements, budget, and milestones. Present to the executive team for approval. -Evaluate new technologies (hardware and software), execution methods, internal processes, finance and business model innovations. Perform comprehensive analysis of technical, financial, risk, and other business perspectives to inform go/no-go decisions. -Increase the awareness and reputation of SB Energy and Innovation efforts in the industry. For examples, publish whitepapers, present at conferences, and/or generate content for internal and external marketing. -Assist deployment of innovations into large-scale commercial projects. -Manage design, construction, and operations of technologies at the Innovation Center. -Prepare and give presentations to various Innovation stakeholders, including executives at SB Energy. -Develop models and run simulations to inform techno-economic analysis, experimental design, comparison of expected versus actual field results, and other relevant applications. -Provide day-to-day oversight, operations, and maintenance of the Innovation Center. Work with multiple internal and external stakeholders to keep the Innovation Center safe and functioning, especially timely troubleshooting of issues that arise. Travel to the Innovation Center as needed. -Oversee and perform data analysis. Translate analytical results into actionable insights. -Analyze data from demonstrations, derive insights, and prepare material to present results to stakeholders, including internal and external audiences. -Convene internal and external (e.g., vendors, suppliers, entrepreneurs) stakeholder meetings to brainstorm ideas, evaluate ideas with appropriate experts and stakeholders, coordinate and report out on progress innovation initiatives, and host innovation seminars and drive a culture of innovation in the company. -Develop and execute test plans at the Innovation Center. -Assist deployment and initial operation of successful technologies into commercial plants. -Lead requirements gathering, equipment design, and contracting for hardware to deploy at the Innovation Center, such as inverters, storage, and compute loads.

Requirements

• 8+ years
• b.s. engineering
• techno-economic
• financial modeling
• ai/ml
• communication

What You Bring

-Experience implementing innovations on large-scale renewable energy projects and/or managing small-scale field demonstrations. -Strong communication skills, an ability to work in a dynamic team environment, and to think outside the box to creatively solve problems in new ways. -Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects at a time. -Minimum eight (8) years’ professional experience in engineering or technical role in renewable energy. -The position requires up to 25% domestic travel, including to SB Energy’s Innovation Center located near Denver, CO. -Broad experience across new solar technologies, power conversion equipment, energy storage, or application of artificial intelligence / machine learning to renewable energy. -B.S. Engineering from ABET-accredited University or other technical degree. Masters or Doctorate degree a plus. -Ability to understand and contextualize highly-technical modeling results, then effectively distill into easily understandable and actionable takeaways, especially to an executive audience. -Demonstrated ability to quantify the value of new technologies / opportunities and prioritize focus accordingly. -Self-starter with ability to prioritize efforts and drive towards completion. -Strong first-hand expertise with techno-economic analysis, financial modeling, and energy production modeling. -Demonstrated strong engineering, design, and communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways.

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Benefits

-Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays -Device Purchase Support -Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage -Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions) -401(k) with Company Match -100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents) -Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions) -Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data -Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits -Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans -12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

About Sb Energy

-is at the forefront of renewable energy innovation, focusing on large-scale solar and wind power projects. -was founded with the mission of creating a sustainable energy future, and has grown to become a major player in the global renewable energy sector. -has a deep commitment to technological advancement, integrating cutting-edge solutions to drive clean energy production. -has executed numerous landmark projects, scaling up renewable energy infrastructure across various regions. -prioritizes efficiency and scalability, consistently delivering reliable, high-impact energy solutions. -has a strong financial backing that empowers global reach in renewable power generation. -diverse project portfolio includes both utility-scale projects and innovative energy storage solutions.

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