Archives for 2021

For immediate Release

Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained by a global leader in renewable energy to recruit a Director of Solar Project Development. Our client develops, owns, and operates wind, solar and storage assets throughout the globe.

We are seeking candidates with 10 years of renewable energy development experience to manage a several hundred megawatt early-stage solar portfolio, predominantly located in the Eastern United States. This position is responsible for managing/mentoring several remote employees. Interested parties please contact Jen Young, Vice President at Joe Amara Executive Search.

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Jen Young is joining renewable energy recruiting firm Joe Amara Executive Search. Jen has spent 13+ years in the utility industry in various roles spanning several technologies including thermal, nuclear, and renewables.

Most recently Jen served as Vice President of Human Resources at a battery storage company, Powin Energy.  During her time at Powin, Jen grew the employee base from 40 to 140 in just under a year and a half.  As a result, Jen possesses unique insight into today’s fast-moving, rapidly changing, and ever-competitive renewable energy recruiting landscape.

Prior to joining Powin, Jen held several positions with PacifiCorp, including FERC, NERC, and NERC CIP compliance roles to assist with providing efficient, safe, reliable, and secure energy for consumers. Jen also worked in the legal groups at PacifiCorp (hydroelectric) and NuScale Power.

Having relied on them herself, Jen understands the value of a knowledgeable recruiter and how they can provide the building blocks essential to success. In her new role, Jen is excited to partner with companies to help find their perfect match.

“After three years of working together on many challenging roles for Powin, I am delighted to have Jen Young join the team.” – Joe Amara

Jen can be contacted via LinkedIN or you can reach her at jyoung@joeamara.com

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Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained by a private equity backed independent power producer to recruit a Chief Development Officer. Our client develops, owns, and operates stand-alone storage and solar + storage assets.

We are seeking renewable energy executives who are developing multi-gigawatt, technology agnostic portfolios. Candidates with greenfield experience are a requirement. Candidates must have conceptualized and completed a minimum of 1GW of utility-scale renewable energy projects within various US RTO/ISO. Interested parties, please contact Joe Amara Executive Search.

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Joe Amara Executive Search has been retained by a private equity backed independent power producer to recruit a Chief Commercial Officer. Our client develops, owns, and operates stand-alone storage and solar + storage assets.

We are seeking candidates fluent in developing and structuring storage products, analyzing and communicating market dynamics, and creating innovative commercial products. Candidates experienced in revenue stream stacking with merchant intermittent power generation assets are highly desirable.

Prior leadership experience is highly desirable. Three functions report into the CCO; Power Marketing/Market Fundamentals, Power Origination, and Structuring/Trading Products. Executives with a minimum 15-years of experience in power trading, power marketing, and negotiating power purchase agreements within the renewable energy industry will be considered.

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Joe Amara Executive Search is representing a multinational independent power producer. We are seeking a Director of Development, East. This position is responsible for developing a solar + storage portfolio, and greenfield standalone storage. Responsibilities also include hiring and mentoring a team of project developers. Candidates with a completed utility-scale project in the Eastern US will be considered. Interested parties please visit www.joeamara.com for details, or send your resume to info@joeamara.com

Since 2007, Joe Amara has represented IPPs, OEMs and project developers in wind, solar and battery storage. Joe has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.

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Joe Amara Executive Search is representing a private equity backed battery storage IPP. We are seeking a Vice President M&A.  The position is responsible for creating and implementing a business development strategy for battery+ renewable generation projects throughout the United States. The position will coordinate with Regional Vice Presidents to acquire several GW of renewable energy projects at various stages. Interested parties please visit www.joeamara.com for details.

Joe Amara Executive Search has represented IPPs, OEMs and project developers in wind, solar and battery storage since 2007. Joe has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.

For Immediate Release

Joe Amara Executive Search is representing a private equity backed battery storage IPP. We are seeking a Vice President Development, East.  The position is responsible for leading project development of battery+ renewable generation projects throughout the Eastern US. The position will be tasked with hiring a regional team and create several GW of battery+ renewables projects. Interested parties please visit www.joeamara.com for details.

Joe Amara Executive Search has represented IPPs, OEMs and project developers in wind, solar and battery storage since 2007. Joe has completed over 300 searches throughout the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.

For Immediate Release

Joe Amara Executive Search is representing a private equity backed renewable energy owner/operator. We are seeking a Vice President Development, West.  The position is responsible for leading project development of wind, solar and battery storage projects throughout the Western US. The position will inherent three direct reports, several gigs of projects and a mandate to grow the portfolio and team. Interested parties please visit www.joeamara.com for details.

Joe Amara Executive Search has represented IPPs, OEMs and project developers in wind, solar and battery storage since 2007. Joe has completed over 200 searches in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.