Power Market Analyst

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

Aypa is seeking a Power Market Analyst to join its Commercial Asset Management Team to support our work in commercial operations of a storage portfolio. Aypa is a growth organization with an established portfolio in a fast-paced industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned asset contracts, including counterparty relationships and power market settlement processes;

• Ensure timely execution and delivery of contracted obligations in close coordination with the asset management team;

• Monitor power market rule and regulation changes, assessing their impact on operational assets;

• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and interpretation of daily reports and model outputs to support the optimization of storage assets;

• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance scalability and support the growth of the Aypa development pipeline;

• Support the Asset Optimization Team with market intelligence, strategy analysis and asset bidding as needed;

• Perform ad-hoc projects and duties as required or assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field is required;

• Strong MS Excel skills; Python, SQL or other data analysis skills preferred;

• 1+ Years Experience working with at least one US power market (CAISO and/or ERCOT market experience preferred);

• Knowledge of statistics;

• Basic analytical skills required to interpret complex contract structures;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Solid ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment;

• Detail-oriented, and questioning attitude;

• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic;

• Ability to oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.

Compensation and Location:

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience;
Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business;
Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, and other health/wellness benefits;
Location: Austin, TX area. This is a hybrid role and will require in-person work. The ability to work in the United States is a requirement.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

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