Company Overview
esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.
esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 1.5 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and a 20+ GWh development pipeline.
We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors.
Job Description
We are seeking a Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs to be responsible for leading esVolta’s policy positions and relationships at FERC and NERC, at the Regional and Independent Transmission Organizations ("RTO/ISO"), on state filings, and federal trade, tax and tariff policies that impact our business. They will lead engagements with trade organizations, against utilities in dispute, and on compliance matters. The VP will procure and manage internal and external lobbyists, consultants, outside counsel, and other resources.
The VP will assist in the establishment of corporate strategies, policies and plans that align with regulations and policies in the markets where esVolta works. Additionally, the VP will identify potential policy changes or modifications that may benefit the business and communicate those to senior management to assist in developing strategy. A key function will be maintaining and nurturing relationships at regulatory bodies and industry trade groups and their staffs, associated authorities, committees, and other partner organizations. This person will have a strong understanding of esVolta’s projects and growth strategy and the battery storage industry and be a superior communicator and team player.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, RTO/ISO, and state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) policies that impact esVolta’s business and coordinate with appropriate functional groups within esVolta (Development, Commercial Operations, Finance, Asset Management, EPC) to ensure policy impacts to our business are understood and responded to
- In coordination with functional groups, lead esVolta's policy and filing priorities at FERC, NERC, the RTO/ISOs and state PUCs and other state and federal agencies, with focus on CAISO, WECC, ERCOT, MISO, and SPP
- Develop regulatory positions and strategies to promote priorities and offset potential roadblocks to development and new products
- Work with trade associations and ad hoc policy groups to further esVolta’s regulatory work
- Engage in dispute resolution with regulated counterparties to reduce costs or increase project revenues
- Hire and manage regulatory consultants, lobbyists, or outside counsel to assist policy priorities
- Manage regulatory and government budget
- Coordinate policy priorities, relationship management and communications with esVolta’s leadership team.
- Develop and advise implementation of compliance with all laws and regulations for subject matter experts throughout project life cycle
- Manage Director of Regulatory Affairs, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, and Director of Compliance
Skills And Qualifications
- 15+ years’ experience in the energy sector with a preference for renewable energy or energy storage experience
- Strong experience and proven skills in understanding the regulatory process at state, RTO/ISOs, NERC and FERC and/or with federal trade issues
- Exceptional analytical skills in understanding policy impacts to energy development and pricing
- Communication skills: ability to develop and deliver concise powerful messages verbally, in writing and in presentations to all types of audiences
- Unwavering ethics and strong moral compass in all efforts
- Passionate about working for a company that is driving the transition to clean energy and the motivation and energy to support the achievement of our mission
- Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Self-starter that can excel in situations with ambiguity and evolving mandates
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal group members across different businesses, skillsets, and disciplines to develop creative solutions
- High level of intellectual curiosity and professionalism
- Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures
- Must be a team player, knowing that what we will build as a team will be better than what we would each build alone; "no task is beneath me" attitude reflecting the fast-growing nature of our battery storage sector
Compensation And Benefits
The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.Salary: $250,000Bonus: 30%
- 401k program
- Cell phone stipend
- Medical, dental and vision care benefits
- 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, 9 observed holidays
Location
This position is classified as remote; however, periodic travel to company offices, project sites, or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.
Culture
At esVolta, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability, every day. We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.
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esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here, we encourage you to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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