Chief Operating Officer

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. Clēnera has over 1.5GW of solar and 3.2GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 13.3GW of solar and 32.8GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. Are you ready to change the world with us?

Clēnera is seeking its next Chief Operating Officer following the Co-Founder & COO’s transition to CEO in 2024. This creates a tremendous opportunity for a new COO to join the executive team and play a key role in shaping the future of clean energy! 

 

ABOUT THIS ROLE 

The Chief Operating Officer is a critical executive responsible for the overall technical and operational execution of the company’s solar energy projects. As COO, you will play a pivotal role in driving our growth, efficiency, and execution. This role requires deep expertise in engineering and operational effectiveness as well as capabilities in procurement, construction, and asset management in ensuring projects are designed, developed, and managed with efficiency, reliability, and innovation. Clēnera is scaling rapidly, and we need a leader who can scale our operations while keeping the collaborative, mission-driven spirit that defines us. The role is based full-time in Boise, ID. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The COO will lead the Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Asset Management teams, driving strategic initiatives that enhance project performance, optimize costs, and ensure seamless execution from early-stage development through long-term operations. 

Engineering & Technical Leadership 

• Oversee all engineering aspects of solar project development, ensuring technical feasibility, design optimization, and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of projects.
• Ensure rigorous technical due diligence in project planning, interconnection, grid integration, and energy yield assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and industry experts to adopt new technologies and enhance project performance. 

Construction Management 

• Oversee negotiations of EPC contracts with third parties, followed by oversight of construction execution, ensuring projects are on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Ensure development and enforcement of robust project controls, risk management strategies, and safety protocols.
• Work closely with project managers and third-party vendors to resolve technical and logistical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and local construction codes. 

Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization 

• Lead procurement strategy for major equipment (modules, inverters, trackers, transformers, etc.), securing optimal pricing, quality, and reliability.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and ensure effective negotiation of long-term agreements to ensure supply chain stability.
• Oversee vendor qualification and contract negotiations to mitigate risks