Power Resources Specialist I​/II; Risk Management & Contracts Administration- Energy Department

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The Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II position to support the Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division. This position is part of an exciting, fast-paced team responsible for mitigating risks and optimizing performance of a power portfolio comprised of hundreds of Megawatts of renewable energy projects.

The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the administration of Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”), including monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review, understand, and interpret PPAs; manage oversight and validation of settlement statements and invoices to ensure PPAs are managed and settled timely, accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with contracted terms.
• Oversee and manage environmental compliance frameworks, including portfolio position forecasting, risk management, reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during contract negotiation, serving as an SME to advise on provisions related to settlements, and environmental portfolio management.
• Interpret, analyze, communicate, and resolve issues that arise during settlements validation and support the dispute resolution process.
• Maintain an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California energy regulation with potential impacts to environmental…