Dir Commercial Operations - Power

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Responsibilities/Expectations:

Leads the commercial management of natural gas-powered generation, including all operational, commercial, and market interfaces Manages power purchase agreements and oversees the seamless integration of new power delivery projects into day‑to‑day commercial operations Supports the development of commercial deal structures, including pricing, term sheets, risk allocation, performance guarantees, and credit/security requirements, in collaboration with business development, finance, risk, and legal Partners with development and engineering teams to design and optimize project configurations (size, technology, location, and offtake structure) to maximize returns and long‑term value Provides market intelligence on power, capacity, and ancillary markets, constraints, and regulatory developments, translating insights into actionable commercial strategies Develops and manages key relationships with customers, regulators, and strategic partners to position the company as a preferred operator and counterparty Establishes commercial performance metrics, forecasts, and reporting, and regularly briefs executive leadership on commercial operations, asset performance, stakeholder relationships, and portfolio value creation opportunities Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years' relevant proven experience

Preferred:

Master's degree in engineering, business or related field and a minimum of fifteen (15) years' relevant industry experience

Other Requirements:

Demonstrated track record implementing and managing power purchase agreements for natural gas fired power plants Strong understanding of North American power markets, including ISO/RTO structures, utility procurement processes, interconnection dynamics, and regulatory/compliance considerations Proven experience working cross functionally with development, engineering, finance, risk, legal, and operations to bring projects or deals from concept to close Management experience leading commercial, commercial operations, or business development teams, including setting strategy, KPIs, and coaching talent Strategic thinker able to translate market trends and policy changes into clear commercial strategies and offerings Excellent negotiation and contract skills, with experience in complex, multi-party agreements and long sales cycles #LI-CT1

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Education Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

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