Head of Power

Fermi America Inc

  • Amarillo, TX
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Energy Engineeringunmatched
    • Energy Managementunmatched
    • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
    • Environmental Complianceunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • High Availabilityunmatched
    • High Reliabilityunmatched
    • Large-Scale Systemsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Natural Gasunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Total Cost of Ownershipunmatched

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    Job Type

    Full-time

    Description

    About the Role

    Power is the primary constraint to scaling AI infrastructure globally. We're building one of the largest privately developed power platforms in the world - up to 17 gigawatts of dedicated, behind-the-meter generation capacity - and we need a visionary leader to make it happen.

    As Head of Power, you will define and execute the strategy for securing, developing, and operating multi-gigawatt energy infrastructure co-located with next-generation AI data center campuses. This isn't a support function. This is the engine that makes everything else possible.

    What You'll Do

    Power Strategy & Development

    • Define and execute the behind-the-meter generation strategy across a diversified energy portfolio: natural gas turbines (combined cycle and simple cycle), utility-scale solar and wind, and nuclear (SMRs and large-scale plants)
    • Design resilient hybrid systems engineered for continuous, high-availability power supporting mission-critical AI workloads
    • Oversee feasibility, siting, and development of integrated energy campuses co-located with data centers

    Commercial Structuring & Energy Markets

    • Structure and negotiate fuel supply agreements, equipment procurement, EPC contracts, and long-term energy offtake frameworks
    • Evaluate and optimize total cost of ownership across generation technologies

    Regulatory, Permitting & External Engagement

    • Lead permitting and regulatory strategy across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
    • Build and manage relationships with energy regulators, environmental agencies, and nuclear regulatory bodies
    • Ensure compliance with environmental, emissions, and safety standards - without sacrificing deployment speed

    Engineering & Delivery Integration

    • Partner closely with data center development, engineering, and construction teams to synchronize power delivery with aggressive build schedules
    • Drive innovation in microgrid design, energy storage integration, and grid islanding capabilities

    Operational Excellence & Risk Management

    • Establish high-reliability operational models for utility-scale power generation assets
    • Identify and mitigate risks across fuel supply, permitting, technology deployment, and construction execution
    • Develop contingency strategies to ensure uninterrupted power supply at hyperscale

    Requirements

    What You Bring

    • 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

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience supporting hyperscale AI or data center infrastructure
    • Background in energy transition and decarbonization strategies
    • Familiarity with emerging nuclear technologies (SMRs) and large-scale hybrid energy systems
    • Advanced degree in engineering, energy systems, or business (MBA preferred)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAmarillo, TX

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