Position Summary:Applied Digital is seeking a Director - Power Contracts and Operations to join our growing Energy Strategy organization. This role will help evaluate and execute energy supply agreements with host utilities integrate the contract obligations into the operations of our data center projects, and support the continued management of the obligations. The ideal candidate will be a self-sufficient [director] who can contribute across the full project lifecycle, integrate with cross functional teams to drive project delivery, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality insights aligned with business objectives.
This role is execution-focused and sits at the center of utility, regulatory, and contractual coordination and reports to the VP Energy Strategy.
Key Responsibilities- Own day-to-day management of energy supply agreements with the data center project host electric utilities, and/or other power suppliers.
- Support origination and negotiation of energy supply related agreements, including an understanding of grid interconnection infrastructure studies and requirements.
- Identify, integrate and ensure delivery of energy supply contract obligations in coordination with the data center campus operations teams.
- Manage registration, accreditation and operational deployment processes for data center site-based emergency generators in compliance with ISO Resource Adequacy requirements (i.e., Load Modifying Resources "LMR").
- Establish communications protocols and operating procedures with the data centers' operations teams and the host utility counterparties for optimized deployment of LMR resources.
- Interface and communicate obligations and information on core power related contracts (ESA, CRA, CIAC, interconnection agreements) with internal teams, counterparties, and outside consultants and counsel.
- Track and manage interconnection infrastructure budgets and schedules (substations and power grid system upgrades).
- Serve as connective tissue between development, operations, legal, finance, and utility counterparties to keep schedules, milestones, and obligations aligned.
- Focus on project execution and risk management once commercial structures are defined.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business-related field (accounting, finance, management), or equivalent on-the-job experience.
- 10+ years of experience working for or with electric utilities or IPPs, in operations or commercial role negotiating, implementing and managing energy service-related contracts either on a wholesale basis or with large commercial or industrial loads.
- Experience with energy and capacity supply contracts within RTO/ ISO markets and / or third party bi-lateral agreements would be preferred.
- Understanding of transmission grid load studies, load interconnection facilities' infrastructure, and power generation technologies.
- Ability to interface with other APLD groups, including legal, construction, operations, finance, and land procurement.
Preferred Qualifications- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Knowledgeable in electrical load and/or behind the meter generation processes
- Experience in contracts related to serving data center loads is a plus.
- Proficient knowledge of utility tariff structures and related regulatory processes with state public service commissions.
Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.Essential Skills: - Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document project essentials.
- Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
- Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, and environment.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.
- Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
- Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
- Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
- Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
- Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.
Physical Requirements:- Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
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