Director, Power Generation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and spearhead CyrusOne’s power generation strategy.

• Oversee the selection of generation technologies and ensure that solutions align with both customer and company requirements.

• Lead negotiations for commercial contracts pertaining to power purchase agreements and energy-as-a-service arrangements.

• Formulate strategies for baseload power generation following the operational period.

• Direct project management for power generation initiatives across various teams, including Location and Power Strategy, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Environmental.

• Create and deliver baseload power generation solutions utilizing readily available fuels, such as natural gas.

• Develop strategies for revenue optimization related to local, nearby, and onsite generation through demand response, ancillary services, and energy arbitrage.

• Establish and lead strategies aimed at transitioning power generation to cleaner fuel sources.

• Secure and contract fuel supply infrastructure in collaboration with local distribution utilities and interstate pipelines.

• Manage and hedge fuel supply risk exposure in conjunction with third-party energy market advisors.

• Maintain fuel supply contracts and transport arrangements.

• Assist in the review and negotiation of contracts for fuel supply infrastructure and provisions.

• Support inquiries related to fuel supply and conduct site analysis for data center development projects.

• Evaluate fuel supply conditions, infrastructure accessibility, power generation feasibility, and both short- and long-term fuel capacity at potential sites.

• Communicate energy and sustainability initiatives across Sales, Construction, Operations, and customer support teams.

• Research and address client inquiries regarding power and generation matters.

• Aid in monitoring capital budget commitments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power generation and/or energy (natural gas and power) supply management.

• Proven experience in complex commercial energy contract negotiations.

• Familiarity with negotiating natural gas utility/pipeline extension and connection agreements.

• Background in financial or energy engineering.

• Experience in managing multiple projects and collaborating with internal staff, utility providers, consultants, and external stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate commercial, regulatory, market, technical, and contractual information to all levels within the organization.

• Strong understanding of the transmission and distribution grid, with the capability to analyze its supply, is an advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state or local laws.