Manager Strategic Origination

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary

Calpine is looking for an experienced Originator to join our team in Houston, TX. This person will bring immediate value to the team which is experiencing significant growth. Candidates should have demonstrated success in deal making, customer engagement and working with cross functional teams for project development initiatives.

Responsible for strategic marketing and sales activities including assisting in identifying, developing, implementing and closing structured transactions relating to the purchase and sale of complex and strategic customers/prospects for power and natural gas related products and services. Support negotiation of master trading and transportation agreements with target customers. Implement market penetration strategies focused on power and gas and help develop customer value propositions. Develop relationships with IOUs, municipals, cooperatives, and other load serving entities as well as gas producers, pipeline transportation companies, and storage service providers for assigned territory(s). Serve as a subject matter expert and provide market intelligence regarding commodity pricing, transmission/transportation outages, supply/demand changes, and other factors that might impact the value of Calpine’s economic portfolio. Contribute to the development of new and existing products and services to increase market presence and meet customer demands including collaborating with related areas such as Risk Management, Asset Optimization, and Business Development. Actively support a variety of new generation project development and existing project expansions regarding power offtake agreements, fuel supply, and fuel transportation.

Job Responsibilities

Deal Making

Customer Engagement

Cross Functional Support

Job Requirements

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