Hanwha Q Cells
Director of Power Marketing & Origination
Hanwha Q Cells, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Description
Title: Director of Power Marketing & OriginationDepartment: DevelopmentLocation: Irvine, CASupervisor: Vice President of Power Marketing & OriginationFLSA Status: ExemptPosition Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid
DIRECTOR OF POWER MARKETING & ORIGINATION
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle.
The Director of Power Marketing and Origination is responsible for identifying and executing offtake opportunities for utility scale solar, storage and hybrid projects. The position is also responsible for identification, assessment and execution of strategic partnerships with utilities and other customers for build-transfer opportunities. The successful candidate will have experience in directing power origination efforts across multiple market segments. This position reports to the Vice President of Power Marketing & Origination.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as commercial lead during the negotiation of power purchase agreements and build transfer agreements;
Build and maintain relationships with individuals in procurement roles at utility companies, municipalities, cooperatives, community choice aggregators, and corporate off-takers;
Develop commercial thesis for each market and provide intelligence to inform the development and acquisition strategy;
Identify new off-take opportunities through competitive solicitations and bilateral discussions;
Direct bid package preparation in response to offtake opportunities, including RFPs and RFIs for utility scale solar, storage, and hybrid projects throughout North America;
Develop creative and innovative deal structures and recommendations to support successful outcomes;
Stay current on market, industry, economic, consumer, and competitive trends;
Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for Senior Management;
Engage in industry groups and follow regulatory changes to identify new opportunities, risks, and market solutions;
Be technically astute with the full life cycle of utility solar project origination, development and valuation;
Deep knowledge and experience in the WECC and CAISO markets
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, engineering, sustainability, finance, or related field
7+ years of experience in power marketing, trading, origination, or similar efforts.
Expert knowledge on structuring and negotiating offtake deals, including but not limited to financial hedges, VPPAs, tolling agreements and other evolving structuring instruments
Advanced knowledge of U.S. utility-scale solar development, power markets, and customer segments
Understanding of battery storage contracting structures is preferred
Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment.
Excellent interpersonal, time management, communication, and relationship building skills
Willing to travel up to 40% of the time in North America
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
Travel: up to 40% as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular professional, office business setting
Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION
The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $185,000 - $230,000 base salary per year.
Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.
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Title: Director of Power Marketing & OriginationDepartment: DevelopmentLocation: Irvine, CASupervisor: Vice President of Power Marketing & OriginationFLSA Status: ExemptPosition Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid
DIRECTOR OF POWER MARKETING & ORIGINATION
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle.
The Director of Power Marketing and Origination is responsible for identifying and executing offtake opportunities for utility scale solar, storage and hybrid projects. The position is also responsible for identification, assessment and execution of strategic partnerships with utilities and other customers for build-transfer opportunities. The successful candidate will have experience in directing power origination efforts across multiple market segments. This position reports to the Vice President of Power Marketing & Origination.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as commercial lead during the negotiation of power purchase agreements and build transfer agreements;
Build and maintain relationships with individuals in procurement roles at utility companies, municipalities, cooperatives, community choice aggregators, and corporate off-takers;
Develop commercial thesis for each market and provide intelligence to inform the development and acquisition strategy;
Identify new off-take opportunities through competitive solicitations and bilateral discussions;
Direct bid package preparation in response to offtake opportunities, including RFPs and RFIs for utility scale solar, storage, and hybrid projects throughout North America;
Develop creative and innovative deal structures and recommendations to support successful outcomes;
Stay current on market, industry, economic, consumer, and competitive trends;
Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for Senior Management;
Engage in industry groups and follow regulatory changes to identify new opportunities, risks, and market solutions;
Be technically astute with the full life cycle of utility solar project origination, development and valuation;
Deep knowledge and experience in the WECC and CAISO markets
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, engineering, sustainability, finance, or related field
7+ years of experience in power marketing, trading, origination, or similar efforts.
Expert knowledge on structuring and negotiating offtake deals, including but not limited to financial hedges, VPPAs, tolling agreements and other evolving structuring instruments
Advanced knowledge of U.S. utility-scale solar development, power markets, and customer segments
Understanding of battery storage contracting structures is preferred
Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment.
Excellent interpersonal, time management, communication, and relationship building skills
Willing to travel up to 40% of the time in North America
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
Travel: up to 40% as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular professional, office business setting
Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION
The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $185,000 - $230,000 base salary per year.
Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.
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