Director US Renewables
Director US Renewables
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$ 161975 - 179025
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Job Description
A little about Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated toPowering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions focus and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lowercarbon future. Were a growthoriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton Alberta. Our team safely delivers builds and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable affordable and lowercarbon power solutions. We provide purposedriven work in a safe and inclusive environment and we live by our North Star. With us your contributions matter we want you to be empowered to innovate collaborate and ultimately drive results. Were here to partner with you so you can learn grow and forge a career thats meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Your Opportunity
One Permanent Full Time Position.
Are you passionate about leading Capital Powers Renewables growth strategy and overseeing our US Renewables Fleet Then the role of Director US Renewables is the one for you.
Reporting to the VP Corporate Development and US Renewables youll oversee our dynamic US renewable fleet drive the advancement of our development platform acquire new sites and manage the commercial aspects of cuttingedge renewable projects.
You will contribute to our team by:
- Leading and coordinating internal subject matter expert teams to effectively develop and optimize Capital Powers renewable platform including the renewable development portfolio and operating assets.
- Steering interaction with appropriate SMEs operations legal credit regulatory finance environmental external suppliers offtakers and regulators on commercial activities that allow for the advancement of Capital Powers renewable platform.
- Conducting the negotiation of commercial contracts with external third parties for sale of products and services e.g. PPAs commodity service agreements and longterm service agreements.
- Independently coordinating and managing relationships with external stakeholders and partners working in consultation with internal stakeholders.
- Identifying and analyzing opportunities for renewable asset development monitor external trends threats and opportunities and develop action strategies with internal stakeholders.
- Providing commercial support to construction managers on development sites that are currently in construction.
- Making recommendations and leading efforts to resolve and manage issues or disputes with counterparties and partners serving as a primary contact on such issues to resolve disputes.
- Leading and/or reporting on opportunities challenges and/or issues at regular stakeholder and landowner meetings.
- Proactively managing and ensuring compliance with all related commercial agreements based on a strong working knowledge of relevant commercial environments counterparties and contracts that interface with the facility.
- Supporting the construction and supply chain teams in the negotiation of EPC contracts for new development sites.
- Managing the reporting on progress of construction and development projects to Sr. Leadership teams.
- Leading the evaluation of opportunities to acquire new renewable development sites and or assets.
What you will bring to the role:
Education:
- Degree in Engineering Commerce or Economics.
- Masters or working toward Masters is an asset.
- A professional designation is considered an asset.
- Education equivalency may be considered.
Experience:
- 10 years of experience in a business development operational commercial or financial and analytical role(s); preferably in the deregulated electricity industry or other related industry.
- 5 years of experience in developing renewable (Solar or Wind) projects in the United States.
- Knowledge/experience with respect to power markets power generation power marketing regulatory commodities and related agreements EPC agreements transmission/transport and related agreements and power purchase agreements is preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding and experience in power markets electricity generating plants plant operations for each region where the asset is situated.
- Experience working with complex legal agreements or contracts.
- Commercial management or negotiating experience.
- Reasonable levels of financial analysis skills familiarity with financial statements budgets forecasting and development of asset earnings profiles.
- Project management experience and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders on multidisciplinary issues and opportunities.
- Takes initiative ability to deal with ambiguity and conflict and ability to exercise influence.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle dynamic and heavy workload.
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid Office/Work from home position with periodic travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices across North America.
Additional Details:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
The pay range for this position is $161975.00 to $179025.00
The specific rate will depend on the successful candidates qualifications and prior relevant experience.
This position is eligible for health care benefits retirement benefits paid time off and annual bonus.
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification reference checks and criminal record check.
Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1500 Referral Reward!
We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical mental financial and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits retirement savings and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding training and programs supporting your career development.
Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.
How To Apply and Next Steps
Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at If you choose to submit your resume by any other means we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.
Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats communication support or other accessibility assistance by contacting
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Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills experience and knowledge for each position.
Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
