Senior Director, Safety, Workforce Training & Operational Performance

About Us

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org.

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Safety, Workforce Training & Operational Performance reports to the Senior Vice President and will serve as a senior leader within ACP’s new Institute for Safety, Workforce and Operational Performance. The Senior Director will lead ACP’s work across safety, workforce training, and the operation and maintenance (O&M) of clean energy facilities, working closely with ACP members and industry leaders to establish priorities and advance initiatives that support the safe and effective construction and operation of wind, solar and energy storage facilities.

The Senior Director will lead ACP’s member committees focused on safety, workforce training and operational performance in partnership with elected industry chairs and co-chairs. This includes leading technical discussions and the development of industry resources, including white papers, training materials and standards, as well as overseeing consultants and vendors supporting this work. The Senior Director will bring the technical knowledge and industry experience needed to guide this work, build consensus among members and identify emerging issues and priorities for ACP and the industry.

As an advanced individual contributor, the Senior Director will also serve as a subject matter expert across ACP, working closely with the Clean Power Institute, Policy and Advocacy teams and other internal partners on technical, regulatory and workforce issues. The role will provide technical guidance to ACP’s Standards Development Manager and support the Institute’s certification and training programs as needed. This position requires someone who can set direction and lead complex work while remaining directly involved in the day-to-day execution needed to move priorities forward.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Industry, Member & Technical Leadership

Strategy, Partnerships & Organizational Leadership

Regulatory & External Engagement

Education, Experience, Skills

Job Conditions

We are a fast-paced, high-energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This position may experience high-level work demands and independent decision-making under tight timelines. Regular travel across the country for meetings or events may be required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $175,000 – 215,000 annually. At ACP, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs. ACP offers a 401k, PTO and sick leave, commuter benefits, wellness reimbursement, and professional development/tuition reimbursements for eligible employees.

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