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Senior Director, Commercial Operations – Gas Power Generation

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

174 Power Global, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a member of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm that is among the eight largest business enterprises in South Korea. 174 Power Global designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in renewable energy to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade energy solutions customized for local energy markets. 174 Power Global offers the full spectrum of energy solutions – from power plant development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the renewable energy value chain. 174 Power Global is expanding into data centers and natural gas, leveraging internal knowledge and expertise, the company will secure and enable clean/renewable powered sites

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially savvy Senior Director of Commercial Operations to lead the market-facing strategy and execution for our gas-fired power generation assets. This role will oversee the negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), manage merchant power sales, and drive optimization strategies across the ERCOT and PJM markets. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of commercial power markets, strong experience with gas turbine operations, and the leadership capabilities to build and scale a high-performing commercial team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Strategy & Execution:

  • Lead commercial activities for gas-fired assets, including structured PPAs, hedging strategies, and merchant sales.
  • Develop and implement short- and long-term market strategies to optimize plant revenue across ERCOT and PJM.
  • Partner with trading, asset management, and finance teams to align commercial strategies with company objectives.

PPA & Contract Negotiations:

  • Structure and negotiate PPAs and tolling agreements with utilities, C&I customers, and aggregators.
  • Ensure all contracts reflect operational capabilities, risk profiles, and regulatory requirements.

Market & Risk Management:

  • Monitor power market developments, price signals, and capacity markets to inform trading and scheduling strategies.
  • Support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks including ERCOT, PJM, and FERC standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Coordinate with Development, Legal, Engineering, Operations, and Trading teams to support project delivery and market participation.
  • Translate commercial objectives into operational alignment across business units.

Team Leadership & Growth:

  • Build and lead a high-performance commercial team aligned with future growth in gas-fired generation.
  • Mentor and develop team members and foster a collaborative, results-oriented culture.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial operations, energy trading, or origination in the natural gas or power generation sectors.
  • Strong track record negotiating and closing PPAs, tolling agreements, and merchant sales.
  • In-depth knowledge of gas power plant operations, including gas turbine technologies and dispatch economics.
  • Experience operating in ERCOT and/or PJM markets is strongly preferred.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex negotiations and assess long-term value.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management practices in power markets.
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working for an Independent Power Producer (IPP), utility, or energy marketer.
  • Background in combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) or peaker plant operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA/MS) is a plus.

 

Compensation: $200,000 - $240,000 salary

 

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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