A little about Capital Power Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our <a href="http://www.capitalpower.com/who-we-are/">North Star</a>. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!Two Permanent Full-Time Positions.   Are you passionate about being part of an integral team that plays a key role in our growth and renewables portfolio?   We are currently seeking two innovative and results-oriented individual to join our Commercial Management team responsible for our US Renewables portfolio!Reporting to Sr. Specialist, US Renewables, as the Commercial Asset Management Specialist, US Renewables you will be accountable for proactively identifying commercial risks and opportunities for existing assets, both for the short term and the longer term.  In coordination with Operations and other internal functional groups and external parties, you will develop and implement risk management strategies and mitigating plans to preserve and enhance and optimize the value of existing assets. This includes accountability for delivering the value-add targets for commercial management assigned for each asset. In coordination with Operations, Finance and other internal functional teams — and consistent with corporate objectives and external markets and regulatory conditions — you will provide expert input and draft assigned sections of a strategic asset management plan for the assigned generation facilities.In this role, you will own and manage the day-to-day relationship with the assets’ applicable counterparties or joint venture partners, work (and/or in coordination with Finance, Operations or the Commodity Trading group) on internal and external reporting, short-term and long-term asset optimization opportunities, issues or disputes, ensures compliance with applicable agreements, and be the lead point of contact on applicable asset matters with legal, regulatory, finance, environment and external regulatory agencies and government entities.  You will also be responsible for monitoring market developments and their impact on the value of the asset, and -- in coordination with other internal groups – the development and implementation of strategies to preserve and enhance the market of the assets with a broader portfolio view. In addition, you may provide key input to due diligence efforts surrounding potential new acquisitions.You will contribute to our team by:<ul><li>Coordinating internal subject matter expert teams for the effective commercial management and optimization of value for the assigned asset and the generation fleet.</li><li>Steering interaction with appropriate SMEs – operations, legal, credit, regulatory, finance, environmental, external suppliers, off-takers and regulators on commercial activities that generate revenue, reduce cost, or reduce and/or mitigate risks and/or provide opportunities for enhancing value.</li><li>Conducting the negotiation of commercial contracts with external third-parties for supply of key facility inputs and sale of products and services – e.g. PPAs, REC contracts, long-term service agreements.</li><li>Coordinating and managing relationships with external stakeholders and partners, working in consultation with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Identifying and analyzing a variety of opportunities with respect to the current or future commercial management and operation of the asset(s), including monitoring and assessing the external environment for trends, threats or opportunities, including developing action strategies by leading and coordinating activities with internal stakeholders to address, optimize, and mitigate such trends, threats and / or opportunities.</li><li>Providing commercial support to facility managers on operating and capital investment issues to preserve or enhance the value of the facility, including cost / benefit analysis and alternatives, if applicable.</li><li>Making recommendations and leading efforts to resolve and manage issues or disputes with counterparties and partners, serving as a primary contact on such issues to resolve disputes.  </li><li>Leading and/or reporting on opportunities, challenges and/or issues at regular stakeholder meetings.</li><li>Proactively managing and ensuring compliance with all related commercial agreements based on a strong working knowledge of relevant commercial environments, counterparties, and contracts that interface with the facility.</li><li>Leading to completion ad-hoc special projects or initiatives with respect to specific assets, or common initiatives across all assets, as applicable.</li><li>Managing commercial reporting and commercial management functions with asset partners.</li><li>Participating in the evaluation of new assets/opportunities identified by Business Development for acquisition or greenfield/brownfield development.</li></ul>What you will bring to the role:Education:<ul><li>Degree in Engineering, Finance, Commerce or Economics; Masters or working toward Master’s an asset.</li><li>A professional designation is considered an asset.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>3+ years of experience in an operational, commercial, engineering, business development, or financial and analytical role(s); preferably in the deregulated electricity industry or other related industry.</li><li>Knowledge/experience with respect to power markets, power generation, power marketing, regulatory, commodities and related agreements, transmission/transport and related agreements and power purchase agreements is preferred. </li><li>Experience with renewable projects would be considered a strong asset. </li></ul>Technical &amp; Other Skills:<ul><li>Understanding and experience in power markets, electricity generating plants, plant operations for each region where the asset is situated.</li><li>Experience working with legal agreements or contracts.</li><li>Commercial management or negotiating experience.</li><li>Reasonable levels of financial analysis skills, familiarity with financial statements, budgets, forecasting and development of asset earnings profiles.</li><li>Project management experience and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.</li><li>Ability for travel in the North American market to plant sites and other offices.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Well, presented with the ability to represent the company with external parties.</li><li>Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, on multi-disciplinary issues and opportunities</li><li>Takes initiative, ability to deal with ambiguity</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to handle dynamic workload.</li><li>Provide recommendations to Senior M3 management to resolve issues in a proactive manner that benefits the interests of Capital Power.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Hybrid role with three (3) days in the office</li><li>Successful candidate must be located in Pheonix, AZ</li></ul> Additional Details<ul><li>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Capital Power does not provide employment visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.</li><li>This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.  </li><li>Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!</li></ul>How To Apply and Next StepsCapital Power only accepts resumes via online application at <a href="http://www.capitalpower.com/careers">www.capitalpower.com/careers</a>. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies. Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting <a href="mailto:careers@capitalpower.com">careers@capitalpower.com</a>. Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position. Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

Capital Power is a growth-oriented power producer committed to net zero by 2045. Our balanced approach to the energy transition prioritizes reliable, affordable and decarbonized power that communities across North America can depend on.

Commercial Asset Management Specialist, US Renewables

A little about Capital Power Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our <a href="http://www.capitalpower.com/who-we-are/">North Star</a>. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!Two Permanent Full-Time Positions.   Are you passionate about being part of an integral team that plays a key role in our growth and renewables portfolio?   We are currently seeking two innovative and results-oriented individual to join our Commercial Management team responsible for our US Renewables portfolio!Reporting to Sr. Specialist, US Renewables, as the Commercial Asset Management Specialist, US Renewables you will be accountable for proactively identifying commercial risks and opportunities for existing assets, both for the short term and the longer term.  In coordination with Operations and other internal functional groups and external parties, you will develop and implement risk management strategies and mitigating plans to preserve and enhance and optimize the value of existing assets. This includes accountability for delivering the value-add targets for commercial management assigned for each asset. In coordination with Operations, Finance and other internal functional teams — and consistent with corporate objectives and external markets and regulatory conditions — you will provide expert input and draft assigned sections of a strategic asset management plan for the assigned generation facilities.In this role, you will own and manage the day-to-day relationship with the assets’ applicable counterparties or joint venture partners, work (and/or in coordination with Finance, Operations or the Commodity Trading group) on internal and external reporting, short-term and long-term asset optimization opportunities, issues or disputes, ensures compliance with applicable agreements, and be the lead point of contact on applicable asset matters with legal, regulatory, finance, environment and external regulatory agencies and government entities.  You will also be responsible for monitoring market developments and their impact on the value of the asset, and -- in coordination with other internal groups – the development and implementation of strategies to preserve and enhance the market of the assets with a broader portfolio view. In addition, you may provide key input to due diligence efforts surrounding potential new acquisitions.You will contribute to our team by:<ul><li>Coordinating internal subject matter expert teams for the effective commercial management and optimization of value for the assigned asset and the generation fleet.</li><li>Steering interaction with appropriate SMEs – operations, legal, credit, regulatory, finance, environmental, external suppliers, off-takers and regulators on commercial activities that generate revenue, reduce cost, or reduce and/or mitigate risks and/or provide opportunities for enhancing value.</li><li>Conducting the negotiation of commercial contracts with external third-parties for supply of key facility inputs and sale of products and services – e.g. PPAs, REC contracts, long-term service agreements.</li><li>Coordinating and managing relationships with external stakeholders and partners, working in consultation with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Identifying and analyzing a variety of opportunities with respect to the current or future commercial management and operation of the asset(s), including monitoring and assessing the external environment for trends, threats or opportunities, including developing action strategies by leading and coordinating activities with internal stakeholders to address, optimize, and mitigate such trends, threats and / or opportunities.</li><li>Providing commercial support to facility managers on operating and capital investment issues to preserve or enhance the value of the facility, including cost / benefit analysis and alternatives, if applicable.</li><li>Making recommendations and leading efforts to resolve and manage issues or disputes with counterparties and partners, serving as a primary contact on such issues to resolve disputes.  </li><li>Leading and/or reporting on opportunities, challenges and/or issues at regular stakeholder meetings.</li><li>Proactively managing and ensuring compliance with all related commercial agreements based on a strong working knowledge of relevant commercial environments, counterparties, and contracts that interface with the facility.</li><li>Leading to completion ad-hoc special projects or initiatives with respect to specific assets, or common initiatives across all assets, as applicable.</li><li>Managing commercial reporting and commercial management functions with asset partners.</li><li>Participating in the evaluation of new assets/opportunities identified by Business Development for acquisition or greenfield/brownfield development.</li></ul>What you will bring to the role:Education:<ul><li>Degree in Engineering, Finance, Commerce or Economics; Masters or working toward Master’s an asset.</li><li>A professional designation is considered an asset.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>3+ years of experience in an operational, commercial, engineering, business development, or financial and analytical role(s); preferably in the deregulated electricity industry or other related industry.</li><li>Knowledge/experience with respect to power markets, power generation, power marketing, regulatory, commodities and related agreements, transmission/transport and related agreements and power purchase agreements is preferred. </li><li>Experience with renewable projects would be considered a strong asset. </li></ul>Technical &amp; Other Skills:<ul><li>Understanding and experience in power markets, electricity generating plants, plant operations for each region where the asset is situated.</li><li>Experience working with legal agreements or contracts.</li><li>Commercial management or negotiating experience.</li><li>Reasonable levels of financial analysis skills, familiarity with financial statements, budgets, forecasting and development of asset earnings profiles.</li><li>Project management experience and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.</li><li>Ability for travel in the North American market to plant sites and other offices.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Well, presented with the ability to represent the company with external parties.</li><li>Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, on multi-disciplinary issues and opportunities</li><li>Takes initiative, ability to deal with ambiguity</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to handle dynamic workload.</li><li>Provide recommendations to Senior M3 management to resolve issues in a proactive manner that benefits the interests of Capital Power.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Hybrid role with three (3) days in the office</li><li>Successful candidate must be located in Pheonix, AZ</li></ul> Additional Details<ul><li>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Capital Power does not provide employment visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.</li><li>This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.  </li><li>Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!</li></ul>How To Apply and Next StepsCapital Power only accepts resumes via online application at <a href="http://www.capitalpower.com/careers">www.capitalpower.com/careers</a>. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies. Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting <a href="mailto:careers@capitalpower.com">careers@capitalpower.com</a>. Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position. Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

Commercial Asset Management Specialist, US Renewables

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