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VP Renewable Energy Operations & Strategy
Deriva Energy
Lead renewable ops & strategy, overseeing P&L, performance, growth and compliance.
9d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Charlotte, NC
Hybrid
Company Size
271 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Technical Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Solar
Wind
Energy Storage
Renewable Energy
Clean Energy
Grid-Scale Solar
Grid-Scale Wind
Greenfield Development
Role
What you would be doing
asset acquisition
hybrid strategy
predictive diagnostics
data strategy
kpi management
risk management
- Partner with corporate development, M&A, and commercial teams to evaluate, acquire, and integrate new assets.
- Develop strategies for hybrid and co-located projects (e.g., wind+storage, solar+storage) to enhance portfolio value.
- Lead resource allocation, outage planning, and performance improvement initiatives to maximize availability and efficiency.
- Build relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers and Engineering and Procurement Contractors.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies to strengthen long-term competitiveness
- Build trusted relationships with regulators, lenders, cash equity partners, customers, and community stakeholders to support ongoing operations and future growth.
- Promote a culture where Safety is encouraged and supported in every aspect of daily work.
- Integrate ESG principles into operational strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Organize and coach the performance engineering team to develop predictive diagnostics and drive predictive O&M main component replacement/repair activities in the field.
- Oversee the development of a data strategy that leverages real-time analytics, IoT and AI to optimize asset performance and inform strategic decision making.
- Drive predictive and preventative performance initiatives collaborating with internal Asset Management teams and external Tax Equity and Cash Equity partners.
- Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO requirements, environmental standards, and financing/contractual obligations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, inclusion, performance and innovation.
- Drive succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement to retain top talent.
- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), work order management (Maximo), and governance processes to ensure accountability across assets and teams.
- Oversee risk management frameworks to safeguard operational reliability, financial outcomes, and company reputation.
- Own full P&L accountability for the renewable fleet, delivering on financial, operational, and contractual commitments.
- Represent Deriva Energy in industry organizations, regulatory forums, and policy discussions, advocating for favorable market rules and advancing the company’s leadership position.
- Collaborate with the Construction/EPC team to continuously improve project performance. Provide feedback regarding equipment selection, engineering design, construction quality and handover to Operations and Asset Management.
- Lead the development of accurate OPEX budgets for new Wind, Solar and Storage projects based on predicted main component failure rates including realistic capacity augmentation strategies for battery storage projects.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a geographically dispersed team of directors, managers, technical experts, wind, solar and storage technicians.
- Build organizational capacity to support portfolio growth and evolving technology needs.
- Develop and maintain business continuity and crisis response plans to ensure operational resilience.
- Provide executive oversight of wind, solar, and storage operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance.
What you bring
budget management
stakeholder engagement
strategic planning
data analytics
engineering degree
renewable leadership
- Financial Leadership: Demonstrated success managing large-scale budgets while achieving financial, time and operational targets.
- Executive Presence: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at board, regulatory, and industry levels.
- Strategic Expertise: Proven ability to lead long-term planning, market strategy, and new technology integration while delivering short-term results.
- Operational Acumen: Deep knowledge of O&M strategies, asset optimization, technical asset management and compliance frameworks across multiple renewable technologies. Strong skills in data analytics and performance management using data-based methods.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MBA or advanced technical degree strongly preferred.
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership in renewable energy with direct experience managing multi-site, multi-technology operations (wind, solar, and/or storage). Experience working for both Original Equipment Manufacturing and Independent Power Producing companies preferred. Demonstrated Six Sigma, Lean and other quality experience preferred.
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship; must be authorized to work in the u.s.
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Company
Overview
5,900 MW
Clean Energy Assets
Deriva Energy operates a significant portfolio of renewable energy assets across the United States.
50–500 MW
Utility-Scale Projects
The company develops and manages large-scale renewable energy projects ranging in capacity.
10.5 GW
Global Clean Energy Framework
Deriva Energy contributes to Brookfield’s ambitious global project to power major tech companies with clean energy.
- Born in 2023 when Brookfield acquired and rebranded Duke Energy’s renewables arm, Deriva Energy emerged as a fresh‑faced champion in clean power.
- Its roots trace to 2007, growing from early-stage wind farms to grid‑scale projects spanning 16 states.
- Today it steers greenfield development, acquisitions, and 24/7 operations & maintenance for utility-scale renewables.
- Typical ventures include wind, solar, and storage sites like Spanish Peaks Solar and Wildflower Solar.
- Its reach spans innovative structures: off‑site renewables, VPPAs, financing deals and REC arrangements.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Innovation and problem-solving.
- Integrity and transparency.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
- Accountability and responsibility.
- Sustainability and long-term vision.
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Target year for achieving net zero emissions across all operations.
- Investing in renewable energy sources and clean technology.
- Focus on reducing carbon footprint across all operations.
- Regular environmental impact assessments and reporting.
- Commitment to circular economy principles in production.
50% by 2025
Gender Representation Target
The company aims to achieve 50% gender representation in leadership roles by 2025 as part of its commitment to gender balance and equality.
- Gender balance initiatives across all levels.
- Implementing inclusive recruitment practices.
- Regular training on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership.
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