Regional Solar Site Mgr & ES I - Central Region - Springfield, CO

About the role

NextEra Energy Resources, one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, seeks an operational leader to oversee the Central Region Solar & Energy Storage Operations portfolio. This role supports assets across Colorado, Southwest Kansas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and the Texas Panhandle, with the renewable generation portfolio projected to expand from approximately 1.5 GW to 5 GW by the end of 2028. The successful candidate will lead regional operations, integrate new assets, and build operational capability while maintaining industry-leading standards for safety, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all regional operations and maintenance activities for multiple solar and energy storage facilities.
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all assets while maintaining an injury-free workplace.
• Deliver regional production, financial, reliability, environmental, and operational performance targets.
• Develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing team while building organizational capability and succession strength.
• Collaborate with peers, centralized support organizations, vendors, OEMs, and business partners to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all Power Generation Division (PGD) operational model processes.
• Lead by example and embody PGD shared values.
• Ensure all business activities comply with corporate policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permits, codes, and standards.
• Manage regional operating and capital budgets while driving financial accountability and cost optimization.
• Oversee procurement activities and resource allocation across the region.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence principles.
• Support outage planning, major maintenance activities, capital projects, commissioning efforts, and fleet growth initiatives.
• Travel throughout the region approximately 50%-70% of the time.

Location & Relocation Requirement

This position supports assets throughout the Central Region, including Colorado, Southwest Kansas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and the Texas Panhandle. Candidates must be willing to relocate (if necessary) and establish and maintain a primary residence within both:

• Five (5) hours driving distance of Amarillo, Texas, and
• Five (5) hours driving distance of Pueblo, Colorado.

Relocation assistance may be provided, if applicable. This residency requirement is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• 7+ years of experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $139,200.00 to $208,800.00 per year. This range represents the expected base pay for a successful candidate and is based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus, subject to individual and company performance.