Chief Operating Officer
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Clnera is a tierone developer and independent power producer located in Boise Idaho and a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT. We develop finance construct own and operate utilityscale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. Clnera has over 1.5GW of solar and 3.2GWh of storage in operations or construction and a development pipeline totaling 13.3GW of solar and 32.8GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do so youll regularly find Caring Committed and Courageous individuals who value respectful crossfunctional collaboration with partners internally and externally. We are experiencing tremendous portfolio growth which means our headcount continues to grow to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us
Clnera is seeking its next Chief Operating Officer following the CoFounder & COOs transition to CEO in 2024. This creates a tremendous opportunity for a new COO to join the executive team and play a key role in shaping the future of clean energy!
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Chief Operating Officer is a critical executive responsible for the overall technical and operational of the companys solar energy projects. As COO you will play a pivotal role in driving our growth efficiency and . This role requires deep expertise in engineering and operational effectiveness as well as capabilities in procurement construction and asset management in ensuring projects are designed developed and managed with efficiency reliability and innovation. Clnera is scaling rapidly and we need a leader who can scale our operations while keeping the collaborative missiondriven spirit that defines us.The role is based fulltime in Boise ID.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The COO will lead the Engineering Construction Procurement and Asset Management teams driving strategic initiatives that enhance project performance optimize costs and ensure seamless from earlystage development through longterm operations.
Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Oversee all engineering aspects of solar project development ensuring technical feasibility design optimization and compliance with industry standards.
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions to improve efficiency reliability and costeffectiveness of projects.
- Ensure rigorous technical due diligence in project planning interconnection grid integration and energy yield assessments.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and industry experts to adoptnew technologies and enhance project performance.
Construction Management
- Oversee negotiations of EPC contracts with third parties followed by oversight of construction ensuring projects are on time within budget and according to quality standards.
- Ensure development and enforcement of robust project controls risk management strategies and safety protocols.
- Work closely with project managers and thirdparty vendors to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations permitting requirements and local construction codes.
Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization
- Lead procurement strategy for major equipment (modules inverters trackers transformers etc. securing optimal pricing quality and reliability.
- Develop strong supplier relationships andensure effective negotiation of longterm agreements to ensure supply chain stability.
- Oversee vendor qualification and contract negotiations to mitigate risks ensure efficient logistics planning and enhance project competitiveness.
Asset Management & Operations
- Oversee operational performance of commissioned projects ensuring optimal uptime energy yield and financial returns.
- Lead asset management strategies including O&M (Operations & Maintenance) programs predictive maintenance and performance monitoring.
- Ensure datadriven approaches to improve plant performance reduce downtime and maximize asset lifecycle value.
- Work closely with finance and analytics teams to track operational KPIs andoptimize PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) performance.
Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives and ensure scalability of operations to support the companys expanding project pipeline.
- Drive crossfunctional collaboration that includes engineering construction procurement and asset management teams.
- Provide executive leadership mentoring and development to build and enhance a highperforming operations team.
- Lead with transparency collaboration and a commitment to excellence ensuring the entrepreneurial lean and highenergy culture remains intact with organizational growth.
- Key interface with international parent company to include presenting regularly at Board meetings. Represent the company externally in industry forums technical conferences and stakeholder meetings.
- Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
- Demonstrate the Clnera Core Values of Caring Committed and Courageous.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering operations or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 15 years of progressive experience including 5 years in solar energy power generation or largescale infrastructure projects as well as 5 years in an executive leadership role.
- Extensive technical knowledge of solar energy engineering as well as PV system design grid interconnection and energy storage.
- Deep understanding of procurement strategies supply chain dynamics and vendor negotiations as well as strong relationshipbuilding skills with vendors and stakeholders.
- Proven experience managing complex EPCcontracts executing largescale multiphase projects and overseeing asset management and operations of largescale solar projects preferred.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing capital budgets project finance structures and performance optimization.
- Competencies:
- Ability to align operational with corporate growth strategy.
- Strong analytical skills to resolve engineering construction and operational challenges.
- Exceptional collaborative communication and decisionmaking abilities.
- Collaborative leadership style conducive to extensive crossfunctional relationships as well as developing highperformance teams.
- Exceptional problem solving and judgment business acumen and project management skills.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive base salary with performancebased incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 100 employer paid medical dental and visioninsurance 401(k) with company match and flexible paid time off.
- Relocation assistance provided.
ABOUT BOISE IDAHO
Boise also called the Treasure Valley is one of the best places to live in the U.S. Its a blend of urban and rural and boasts amazing fourseason weather. Boise is a familyfriendly town plus endless opportunities for outdoor adventures nearby. The Boise Valley consistently ranks among the top 10 locations for business and family in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal Kiplingers and Forbes among others. In short Boises quality of life will blow you away!
A few national accolades so far in 2025 include #1 Best Cities for Working Families (Elevate #23 Fastest Growing Place in the US in (US News) #20 Most Dynamic Metropolitan Cities (Heartland Forward) plus others! Boise has also enjoyed the top spot onTime Magazines Cities that get it Right and top rankings onForbes list of Best Places for Business and Career.
Browse our highlights and accolades hereBoise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP): Why Boise
See some highlights here Visit Boise and Experience the Unexpected West
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At Clnera LLC were an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sex sexual orientation age veteran status physical or mental disability or any other basis protected by state or federal law.
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