Head of Power
On-site · Amarillo, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Head of Power leads the strategy and execution for multi-gigawatt energy infrastructure co-located with next-generation AI data center campuses. Defines and runs behind-the-meter generation strategy across gas turbines (combined cycle and simple cycle), utility-scale solar and wind, and nuclear (SMRs and large-scale plants); designs resilient hybrid power systems to support mission-critical AI workloads; oversees feasibility, siting, and development of energy campuses co-located with data centers; structures fuel supply agreements, EPC contracts, and long-term energy offtake frameworks; evaluates total cost of ownership across generation technologies; leads permitting and regulatory strategy across federal, state, and local jurisdictions; builds relationships with regulators and environmental/nuclear agencies; ensures compliance with environmental, emissions, and safety standards; partners with data center development, engineering, and construction teams to synchronize power delivery with aggressive build schedules; drives innovation in microgrid design, energy storage, and grid islanding; establishes high-reliability operational models and develops contingency strategies to ensure uninterrupted power at hyperscale." ,
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in large-scale power generation development, energy infrastructure, or independent power producer (IPP)/utility environments
- Proven track record delivering large-scale generation assets across gas, renewables, and/or nuclear — ideally at multi-site or gigawatt scale
- Deep technical expertise in natural gas turbine plants, renewable hybridization, nuclear development (SMRs strongly preferred), and behind-the-meter microgrid systems
- Executive-level leadership with experience managing complex, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programs
- Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills — from regulators to construction partners to C-suite
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