Brief Description of Sunnova

Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is revolutionizing the energy industry as a leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider of solar, battery storage, EV charging, and other energy solutions with customers spanning the U.S. and its territories. Founded in 2012, our goal is to provide homeowners, businesses, and communities with a better energy service at a better price – making clean, renewable energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable.

At Sunnova, we believe that our success comes from the diversity and creativity of our people. Our team is made up of forward-thinkers who are passionate about changing the energy industry for the better, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us. We encourage our people to push beyond traditional limits and explore new horizons – because only then can we truly transform the world for the better.

If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we want you on our team!

The Virtual Power Plant Operator Position

Sunnova Energy is looking for a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Operator. The VPP operator will be a proactive, communicative, and collaborative problem solver responsible for managing the daily operations of Sunnova’s distributed energy assets in connection to various energy programs. Utilizing data analytics platforms, this role will focus on analyzing fleet performance across different Grid Services programs and setting expectations across functions on forecasted performance of the fleet. Additionally, the VPP Operator will be responsible for program administration including enrollments, settlements, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Frequently collaborate with the team on new and existing programs, processes and projects.
• Communicates effectively and daily with Managers and team on status of projects, tasks and programs.
• Brings a positive attitude to resolving challenges and working through problems.
• Takes full accountability of projects and processes.
• Ensures each storage asset is properly established and configured to support grid services programs within the virtual power plant software systems.
• Manages storage asset profiles to conform with customer agreements and grid service programs, including scheduling changes as required for grid service events and programs.
• Manages customer enrollment/unenrollment processes with utilities, ISO/RTOs, and other counterparties and within the virtual power plant software systems.
• Maintains all program rules and requirements; ensures continual compliance with applicable market and operational rules.
• Clearly Communicate daily with stakeholders and manager concerning tasks at hand
• Work in a fast-paced environment during events and flexible in managing working hours during critical time

• Education required: BA/BS degree in business or science discipline or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum years of experience required: 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO market operations, particularly ISO-NE, CAISO, ERCOT and PJM 

• Previous experience in utility asset management, generation companies, or utilities
• Previous experience in the electrical industry on a generation or real-time trading desk or experience in demand response programs
• Experience using Salesforce 

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

• Hybrid with 3 days per week in office
• Open office environment

• Comprehensive benefits
• Competitive compensation & annual bonus
• Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Cell phone allowance for many roles
• Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston; discounted fitness memberships through health provider
• Complimentary garage parking in Houston

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

We appreciate the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and we are looking to hire real people. If you use AI for any part of the job application process, we highly encourage that you review any AI generated content to ensure your personality and unique capabilities are highlighted. We reserve the right to disqualify candidates that we reasonably believe solely relied on AI generated content in the application process.

If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.