Asset Management Senior Associate
EDP Energias de Portugal
Houston, TX · Posted October 27, 2026
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About the job
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.
What you will do
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 relationship 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
Performs budget analyses (such as variance report and reforecast) for the assigned assets and provide explanations regarding financial and operation performance of assigned assets. Update operational financial estimates on an on-going 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
Salaried - Exempt
Work site
North America Corporate HQ
Houston, TX
What are we looking for
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
Travel:
5%
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
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule 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
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
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
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