Director, Operational Technology

Job Title: Director of Operational Technology (OT) and Network Systems

Location: New York, NY office (onsite)

Compensation: $180,000 - $250,000; bonus eligible

Brookfield Renewable, and its platform company TerraForm Power, attract high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.

TerraForm Power, a controlled affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management, is a leading owner, operator and producer of renewable energy in North America. The company’s portfolio contains 3,400 MW of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage facilities with operations in 23 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. TerraForm Power’s high-quality diversified assets generate significant organic cash flow, and support repowering, co-location and hybridization opportunities within its broad existing footprint, as well as greenfield development. The company has a high-quality, approximately 6,000 MW renewable development pipeline and is well positioned to meet surging electricity demand.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence and Engineering, the Director of Operational Technology and Network Systems will be responsible for supporting the OT/Network infrastructure design and improvement for the lifecycle of the asset.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Director of Operational Technology (OT) and Network to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in renewable energy network technologies, specifically wind, solar and BESS, data quality monitoring methods and a strong background in managing network systems and devices for system control centers. This role will be responsible for overseeing the operational technology and network infrastructure to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of our assets and onboarding of newly constructed assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of OT and network infrastructure for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar and BESS.
• Design, develop, hire for, and lead the establishment and operations of a remote operations center for TerraForm.
• Manage system control centers network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, and operations, to integrate OT systems with overall business objectives.
• Develop and enforce OT and network security policies and procedures to protect critical infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyze OT and network performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, ISO/NERC standards, and other regulations related to OT and network operations.
• Provide clear and decisive management of contractors and consultants to maintain timely resolution of issues and improvements to OT and network systems.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and drive TerraForm’s operational AI strategy, alongside engineering and operations, enabling machine learning, predictive analytics, etc
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in renewable energy and OT/network management.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across all OT systems and networks.
• Develop and implement data quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor data quality metrics and perform regular data audits to identify and resolve data quality issues.
• Collaborate with data management teams to ensure accurate and consistent data across all systems.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in OT and network management, with a focus on renewable energy, particularly wind, solar and BESS.
• Proven experience in managing OT and network systems for system control centers.
• Strong knowledge of OT and network security best practices.
• Experience in data quality management and data governance.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in data quality tools and technologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.