Operating Partner, Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver market insights regarding bolt-on opportunities, competitive dynamics, and valuation frameworks within the subsector.

• Facilitate connections with founders, family-owned businesses, and senior leaders within the established network.

• Analyze confidential information memoranda and management presentations to assess sector-specific operational compatibility and associated risks.

• Engage in private equity sponsor presentations when subsector and operational expertise are pertinent.

• Contribute operational due diligence perspectives on target firms.

• Counsel the Fireclay team on strategic positioning and messaging for sponsor outreach and sourcing initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Fireclay team on particular deals where specialized knowledge adds value.

• Assist with engagements that typically span three to twelve months on a deal-specific basis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience as VP Operations, COO, President, or CEO within a utility services operator, renewable developer, O&M platform, water utility, environmental services platform, or PE-backed energy infrastructure operator.

• At least fifteen years in energy-adjacent services.

• Proven multi-site or multi-region operational experience.

• Familiarity with regulated utility procurement, federal and state environmental regulations, or renewable project financing, depending on the subsector.

• Established network of contacts with founders, family business owners, senior executives, and private equity professionals in the subsector.

• Ability to represent Fireclay professionally to PE sponsors and management of target companies.

• Discretion in managing non-public data and competitive insights.

• Flexibility to work on a per-engagement basis without set hours or obligations.

• Current resume or LinkedIn profile link.

• A brief statement outlining subsector focus along with two or three relevant operational engagements or transactions.

• Two or three reference contacts.

🏝️ Benefits

• 1099 independent contractor arrangement.

• Success fees per deal on closed engagements where you make significant contributions.

• Option for a retainer on active sourcing tasks.

• Potential for equity participation in select strategic projects.

• No fixed working hours or minimum time requirements.

• Remote work opportunity.

• Minimal, deal-specific travel.