Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.
Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.
We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.
What you’ll do:As Commercial Manager within the Commercial Asset Management Team Offshore Wind you will support the team in the day-to-day business and take responsibilities, especially in the area of business case modeling, commercial assessments and reporting, which is why you should have a proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial management of assets or projects related to the Northland Power offshore wind portfolio or service portfolio. The task includes but is not limited to cost reviews, assessment and prognosis, cost optimization, performance improvement, benchmark analysis, settlement calculations, cost, and revenue reporting.
- Support periodical commercial reporting including cost budgeting and forecasting for projects or assets in close collaboration with regional and global departments such as Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Finance. Communicate commercial results with the required level of transparency to the project team and the management.
- Support the project team and organization in regards of all commercial project relevant aspects and lead implementation of commercial requirements in organizational processes.
- Interact with team members and other project teams to ensure knowledge sharing and identification of best practice.
- Lead the development and/or maintenance of appropriate insurance schemes for the operational assets under consideration of internal requirements (based on the risk & opportunity management); external requirements (such as permits; contracts; financing agreements) and economical interest. This task will be supported through the Northland Power insurance experts and includes internal and external stakeholder management.
Who you are:
- Methodical and organized: You can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a pressured situation and are known to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Strong communicator: Your spoken and written communication is excellent, and you can influence your internal and external stakeholders coming from varied cultural backgrounds.
- Proactive problem solver: You have the ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur; effectively working with team members and management to resolve complex problems.
- Flexible: You are agile in your approach and thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to process and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.
Qualifications and experience
- University degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration
- 2 years of professional experience in the offshore wind industry
- Experience in a similar position
- Expertise in financial modelling and business case analysis is beneficial
- Ability to work with MS Office, in particular MS Excel Business
- fluent English and German
What’s In It for You:
Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:
Thoughtful benefits – Pension, paid parental leave; childcare allowance, and a contribution towards your transportation to and from the office are just some of the benefits you’ll have access to.
Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources and access to a fitness program
Birthdays off – You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you!
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.
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This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.
Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.
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Skills Required
- University degree in Engineering, Economics, or Business Administration
- At least 2 years of professional experience in the offshore wind industry
- Experience in a similar position
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Fluency in English and German
- Expertise in financial modeling and business case analysis
What We Do
Northland Power is an independent power producer founded in 1987, and publicly traded since 1997. Northland develops, builds, owns and operates sustainable infrastructure assets that produce efficient natural gas and green solar and wind energy, providing long-term value to shareholders, stakeholders and host communities. We have operating facilities that generate 2,681 MW (gross) and 2,266 MW (net) of electricity, with an additional 130 MW (gross) of generating capacity under construction and 2,674 MW (gross) and 1,645 (net) of generating capacity in advanced development. Northland aims to continually increase shareholder value by developing and acquiring high-quality projects supported by long-term revenue contracts and/or expertise in the relevant markets, while carefully managing and mitigating project risks. We focus on renewable and sustainable energy sources with the goal of improving the impact of resource usage in our environment. We seek out technologies and jurisdictions where we can apply an early mover advantage and establish a meaningful presence. We inspire our people to achieve excellence in everything they do, living Northland’s values on a daily basis. Our on-time, on-budget project execution record and consistent investor returns result from these strategic choices. Our development efforts and operational practices focus on ensuring Northland will continue to provide long-term benefits to our communities, customers, investors, employees and partners. Whenever possible, we pursue active partnerships with First Nations and local municipalities. Northland's common shares, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 preferred shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols NPI, NPI.PR.A, NPI.PR.B and NPI.PR.C respectively. Northland Power – Intelligent Energy for a Greener Planet™
