Director Renewable Energy

When you join Suburban Propane you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for nearly 100 years. Its an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable clean energy future!

Were seeking a Director of Renewable Energy to join our team at our Whippany NJ headquarters and help drive Suburban Propanes growth in lower carbon intensity (CI) propane renewable natural gas (RNG) clean hydrogen and other emerging low-carbon energy solutions. This role blends strategy commercial development and operational excellence. The Director will support the Vice President Strategic Initiatives Renewable Energy in driving Suburbans clean energy evolution while ensuring that renewable energy operations are safe reliable and scalable.

Strategic Leadership

• Support the development and refinement of Suburbans renewable energy strategy including lower CI propane RNG clean hydrogen and other low carbon energy sources.
• Identify opportunities for growth through technology evaluation partnerships strategic and organic growth.
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments affecting renewable energy markets.

• Support renewable energy field operations to ensure safe compliant and efficient execution of all projects and ongoing operations.
• Support site selection permitting review and applications equipment procurement and technology assessment.

Project Development & Execution

• Lead project assessment financial modeling engineering coordination and project planning for new renewable energy initiatives.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from concept development through commissioning ensuring milestones are met and budgets are maintained.
• Work cross functionally with safety operations legal and finance.

Commercial & Market Development

• Support identification assessment and negotiation of commercial agreements with critical stakeholders including customers equipment providers technology providers and other project partners.
• Track competitive dynamics market trends and government incentive programs including state low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) and federal renewable fuel standard (RFS) programs.

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare executive level briefings project updates financial analyses and board level summaries.

Why join the Suburban Propane team Because we care about the physical mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts

For eligibility the number of days provided under our PTO plan and other information about benefits please visit: .

Salary Range: $137000 - $185000 per year (dependent on experience)

• Bachelors degree in engineering business environmental science or related field. Masters Degree preferred.
• 8 of years of experience in renewable energy and/or clean fuels or related energy sectors.
  Demonstrated ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder projects from concept through operations.
  Strong operational background with experience supporting and/or managing field operations or technical deployments.
  Excellent financial analytical and executive communication skills.
  Experience working with EPCs technology vendors equipment providers and project development partners (preferred).
• Familiarity with LCFS RINs CI modeling and federal and state incentive programs.
• Direct experience with hydrogen renewable propane biogas from anaerobic digestion RNG or other low-carbon fuels (preferred).
• Experience with LCFS RFS CI modeling and related renewable fuel compliance programs (preferred).

Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (Suburban Propane) is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany New Jersey Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane renewable propane renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel oil and related products and services as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential commercial governmental industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states. Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment showcasing Suburban Propanes nearly 100-year legacy and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability flexibility and reliability that underscores Suburban Propanes commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propanes national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative renewable energy alternatives. For additional information on Suburban Propane please visit .

Its an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable clean energy future!

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

As part of our pre-employment hiring process background checks and drug screens are performed.

For more information about our hiring process please visit: Suburban Propane we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider all applicants for employment without regard to an individuals age sex sexual orientation gender identity race color creed religion national origin or ancestry citizenship marital status familial status physical or mental disability handicap military or veteran status genetic information pregnancy or any other category protected under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance.

In line with these values Suburban Propane considers all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. The Company welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphias Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: Experience:

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