Renewable Energy & Power Decarb Manager

Renewable Energy & Power Decarb Manager (Rio Tinto Services Inc., South Jordan, UT)

Structure, negotiate and deliver renewable energy and decarbonization procurement projects, including Power Purchase Agreements. Lead the financial modelling, feasibility and assessment of renewable energy solutions for mining sites and projects globally. End-to-end in-house renewable energy project development (wind, solar, storage). Development of relevant investment and business cases and management of project delivery. Identification and management of industry and other partners and stakeholders, and negotiation to deliver best-in-class renewable energy outcomes across our assets (IPPs, EPC, OEM and suppliers, utilities, grid operators, developers). Work with grid and utility services teams to ensure seamless project integration in micro-grids. Partner with the business on options analysis, both quantitative and qualitative. Provision of accurate and timely assessment of development issues, risks, and opportunities.

 
Telecommuting permitted up to 20% per week.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business or a related field and 7 years of related work experience. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, employer will accept an additional 2 years of related work experience. 
 
Must have 7 years of experience in:

• Finance and financial modelling;
• Project finance and structuring;
• Project financing, valuation, structuring and acquisition of solar, onshore wind, offshore wind or Waste-to-Energy;
• Investment and business case evaluation and assessment;
• Successful closure of at least one infrastructure or renewable non-recourse project financing with ECA or commercial banks;
• Successful closure of at least one infrastructure or renewable non-recourse project refinancing;
• Successful closure at least one M&A or equity stake acquisition or divestment transaction; and,
• Reviewing, negotiating and supporting the drafting of transaction documentation, including Letters of Intent, Memoranda of Understanding, Shareholder Agreements, Sale & Purchase Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements.

Telecommuting permitted up to 20%.

International travel required up to 5%; Domestic travel required up to 10%.

To Apply: Interested applicants must apply through https://jobs.riotinto.com and search for requisition number [R33324]. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact us.recruitment@riotinto.com for assistance in the application process.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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