Energy Director – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
Waga Energy · Bala-Cynwyd, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties
- Structure, grow and lead the US Energy team to support Waga Energy growth.
- Further develop and implement RNG sales strategy. This includes:
- Possessing the ability to prospect and develop commercial relationships with existing and new offtakers of RNG, in particular on the RFS market.
- Identifying and analyzing the potential of new usages for the RNG produced by Waga Energy projects. Identifying and prospecting potential buyers in such markets.
- Negotiating RNG sales contracts.
- Represent Waga Energy management activities within the US by attending and speaking at industry events.
- Maintain and communicate internally on the US offtake development sales pipeline; track and communicate internally on the balance between production volumes and contracted sales.
- Develop and implement an electricity sourcing strategy, including negotiation of on- and off-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), fixed price contracts, and rolling hedging strategies.
- Support the Business Development team with the administration of landfill operator partnership agreements and the negotiation of associated off-take and energy sourcing contracts.
- Follow regulatory matters related to RNG commercialization in North America (USA and Canada), in particular regulations related to environmental attributes for the transportation market; identify lobbying opportunities and implement related actions.
- Control the application of energy contracts and invoicing on existing sites and support the invoicing team with the establishment of monthly invoices and associated documentation.
- Administer all RIN and other environmental attributes related submissions and transfers.
- Manage the RNG green attribute programs (Q-RIN certification under the EPA RFS program, etc.) and ensuring program compliance from facility registration throughout the lifetime of the contract.
- Develop risk management strategies on the sale and purchase of energy to ensure the long-term success of the projects.
About You - Qualifications & Skills
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience with energy transactions and electricity purchase contracts including PPAs, as well as RNG or RIN sales contracts.
- Experience with contract administration and negotiation, as well as financial and legal risk analysis.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively build and maintain coworker, client and external partner relationships.
- People management skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop the US Energy team.
- Candidates must also be autonomous/self-motivated, proactive, highly analytical, well organized, and able to work in an organization that evolves often with changing priorities.
Culture
- Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society.
- In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Benefits
- A competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.
Recruiting Process
- Interview with human resources representation via phone or Teams.
- Interview with applicable department manager and human resources representation via Teams.
- Potential additional interview with executive level manager via Teams or in person.
Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies
- Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires or candidate recommendations from external agencies.
Locations
- Philadelphia area (Bala Cynwyd, PA)
Employment type
- Full-time