Head of Solar Operations | Remote, US | Global IPP Utility Scale Solar + BESS
We’re partnered with a global scale IPP currently looking for a leading individual to join the senior leadership team to lead all phases of the project lifecycle.
Currently, this business has over 15GW in their portfolio which includes operational projects and a leading international investor supporting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of company assets in the USA
- Ensure that the USA Operations strategy is in place in accordance with global strategy through implementation of business processes and controls including EPC, O&M, and Asset Management practices including strong focus on Performance Engineering and Smart O&M.
- Coordinate Technical support to the project development teams and M&A teams
- Retain strategic relationships with the key players including independent engineers, technical consultants, EPC companies, O&M and AM companies.
- Maintain relationships with partners and vendors
- Ensure the USA portfolio of projects is timely built according to Capex expectations, quality standards, and performance requirements
- Deliver the expected energy production in the USA portfolio
- Manage the process from project development to operations in the USA
- Set portfolio comprehensive goals for performance and growth
- Lead operations team to encourage maximum performance and dedication
- Evaluate and improve asset performance by ongoing data analysis and performance engineering practices
- Write and submit reports to the Head of USA and the Global Head of Operations
- Assist the Head of USA and Global Head of Operations in implementing new and improved business models re the operational aspects
- Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
- Act as an operations interface between Global Headquarters and the USA
Requirements
- At least 10 years of utility scale solar experience in the US
- Master’s degree in Engineering. MSc/MBA is a plus
- Experience in procurement, negotiating, and signing large EPC contracts
- Experience in leading in-house EPC and Construction Management entities under a double-tier EPC setup
- Full understanding of the development process for renewable energy projects
- Excellent knowledge of renewable energy plant designs and operations
- Experience with dealing with technical authorities, utilities, grid operators, local authorities
- Proven experience as USA Operations Executive or relevant role
- Reliable and proven professional network within the renewable energy sector in US
- Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing, etc.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate execution teams of at least 30 people
- Experience in dealing with external consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Knowledge of electricity markets including day-ahead markets, ancillary services, dispatching, and other related aspects, is beneficial
Head of Solar Operations | Remote, US | Global IPP Utility Scale Solar + BESS