Job Description:
Overview
Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the U.S. renewables market, with over 6.5 GW of operating or under-construction wind, solar, and storage projects nationwide. Backed by Brookfield Renewable, Deriva is positioned for significant growth across its clean energy portfolio. We are committed to advancing energy independence through resilient, carbon-free generation while delivering innovative solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Commercial Renewable Operations is a senior field and operational leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance, safety, and profitability of multiple renewable energy assets, with a primary focus on wind operations. This role provides strategic direction and operational oversight to site leadership teams, ensuring best-in-class execution across safety, reliability, compliance, and financial performance.
The Associate Director leads a team of supervisors, technicians, and contractors while partnering cross-functionally with engineering, asset management, commercial, and executive leadership. This position is accountable for fostering strong relationships with landowners, power off-takers, and local communities, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across assigned assets.
This position can be based at the Los Vientos Wind site (III, IV, V) in Rio Grande City, Texas or Los Vientos 1A/1B in Lyford, Texas. This role will have oversight responsibilities to both of these assets.
Main Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Strategy
Provide strategic oversight of day-to-day operations across assigned wind assets to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and profitability
Translate corporate objectives into actionable site-level execution plans and performance targets
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, cost control, and operational efficiency
Safety & Compliance
Champion a culture of safety excellence and environmental stewardship across all sites
Foster an attitude of continuous improvement towards safety
Ensure full compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and technical staff, fostering a high-performance culture with strong collaboration across sites
Establish clear goals, accountability structures, and succession planning for site leadership
Support workforce planning, training programs, and capability development across operations
Asset Performance & Maintenance
Oversee maintenance strategies for turbines, substations, and balance-of-plant (BOP) systems
Ensure effective troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance practices
Provide escalation support for complex technical and operational challenges
Stakeholder & Commercial Management
Maintain strong relationships with landowners, power off-takers, regulators, and community stakeholders
Partner with commercial and asset management teams to meet contractual obligations and maximize asset value
Represent Deriva Energy in community engagement and external stakeholder interactions
Financial & Administrative Oversight
Manage operating budgets, forecasts, and cost performance for assigned assets
Oversee contractor performance, vendor relationships, and service agreements
Ensure accurate reporting, compliance documentation, and operational metrics tracking
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years or more of related work experience
In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND 10 years or more years of related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field
One year (1) or more leading field service teams
Strong knowledge of wind turbine operations, maintenance practices, and substation systems
Demonstrated experience managing safety programs and regulatory compliance
Extensive experience managing multi-site renewable energy operations
Proven success leading supervisors, managers, or large field teams
Deep technical expertise across multiple turbine OEM platforms
Experience with high-voltage systems, substations, and transmission infrastructure
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and P&L responsibility
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across corporate and field organizations
Experience in contract management and stakeholder engagement
Working Conditions
Ability to travel frequently across assigned sites and occasionally across the broader fleet
Willingness to work in outdoor and industrial environments, including exposure to weather and operational hazards
Occasional climbing of wind turbines and site inspections as needed
Ability to meet physical requirements consistent with site safety standards
Valid driver’s license
Other
Ability to hire at a higher level if qualified candidate is identified
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Matching
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Additional Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.
Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.