Commercial Management Support Specialist

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 46 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

JOB PURPOSE

Primary purpose is to support the Commercial Management department in providing services to Pattern’s fleet of operating facilities across compliance, commercial, financial management, and analytical. This role would ensure that opportunities and risk mitigation strategies are executed effectively across the Commercial Management department.

The key responsibilities will include the following:

• Support Commercial Management team on key execution workflows, ensuring team is able to efficiently and effectively execute on obligations. Support Asset Management team as needed across key monthly, quarterly, and annual processes and execution of contractual obligations.
• Update internal knowledge bases, systems of records, operating procedures across Asset Management and Commercial Management.
• Track action items, project milestones, and departmental deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with Asset Managers and Directors to identify pain points and opportunities for efficiency throughout the department and recommend administrative solutions.

• Assist Commercial Management teams in special projects designed to produce continuous improvement in the Asset Management or Operations group.
• Build on knowledge created from process documentation to improve processes and/or create new ones in collaboration with Regulatory, and other internal SMEs.

Must possess strengths in the following:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong motivation and ability to work with little supervision or guidance.
• Strong learning skills and the ability to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas.
• Ability to work seamlessly across a wide range of disciplines both within and outside the group and the company to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to read, understand and implement legal contracts.
• Ability to understand technical operational matters and translate them to commercial and financial analyses and decision making.
• Interest in renewable energy, power markets, commercial and financial management, facility operations, and project management.

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, engineering or a related field is preferred, administrative experience required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for assessing data and tracking metrics.
• Proficient in technical writing.
• Ideally experienced with large datasets, PowerBI, ERP and CRM systems, but not required.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $71,000 - $95,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.