Director, Origination & Power Marketing

Primergy Solar, LLC is a developer, owner and operator focused on utility scale solar PV and battery storage projects in North America. Primergy Solar features a diverse and talented team with decades of experience in renewables project development, financing, construction and operations. Primergy is currently managing and progressing a significant portfolio of operational and development stage solar battery storage projects. Primergy Solar is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and represents Quinbrook’s principal solar and solar plus energy storage investment platform in North America.

Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement-oriented team.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Director of Origination and Power Marketing will be responsible securing offtake agreements for Primergy’s portfolio of solar and solar storage projects with various customers, including developing strategic partnerships with customers deploying significant additional load in the United States. This person will be a vital part of the team in conducting due diligence during the acquisition of projects and building the development strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating various off-take structures, including PPAs, virtual PPAs, and alternative off-take arrangements, as well as be responsible for coordinating with management on projects, energy products, pricing, and risk management. Responsibilities also include: providing strategic direction, staying abreast of market rules, and analyzing competitive issues. The job holder will be expected to know and understand regional RTOs/ISOs, and other regulatory entities in the US market, as well as to represent the Company in local, regional and national markets and industry forums.

Responsibilities include:

Education and Experience:

8 years of experience in US power finance, development, trading, origination, or comparable experience is required. Solar development and power marketing experience are preferred.

Previous experience working in a commercial negotiation environment with excellent customer-focused, commercial management, negotiation, and influencing skills, is required.

Working from a base other than Oakland, CA is a possibility for the right candidate

Skills & Competencies:

Honesty, transparency and integrity.

Requires strong knowledge of the power and renewable energy market dynamics. Preference for solar experience in US competitive wholesale electricity markets as well as vertically integrated markets.

Experience leading the negotiation of power and/or renewable energy deals is required.

Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.

Skills and knowledge with a combination of renewable energy technologies are required.

Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Extensive knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale renewable power generation development and marketing.

Solid understanding of economic drivers within our business. •Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to unique circumstances in a dynamic environment. •Successfully operating in a geographically dispersed organization is a plus. •Strong personal relationships and reputation in the power and/or renewable energy industry. A range of contacts and relationships with IOU, Coops, Munis, Public Power, CCAs, Corporate, and IPP energy off-take parties is preferred. •Willingness to work extended hours, when necessary

At Primergy we are committed to providing and maintaining a workplace that is free of known hazards. To better safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the broader community, we have implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All new hires must be fully vaccinated by their hire date. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. Consistent with applicable law, reasonable accommodation will be considered in response to requests.

Primergy Solar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, 401k matching, flexible work schedules, a supportive work environment, and most of all the opportunity to build something new with a creative and fun team.