VP Of Green Living - Solar

At TEAL, we are passionate about working every day to make our business better and the world more sustainable. We pride ourselves on not only delivering the best managed central plants in the world, but in consistently providing exceptional customer service to both new and existing clients.

TEAL is seeking a visionary leader to fill the role of Vice President of Green Living - SOLAR. :The VP of Green Living - Solar, is responsible for spearheading TEAL’s initiative to be the leader in making buildings more sustainable through mechanical systems-as-a-service solutions that actively reduce the carbon footprint. This position will “own” the TEAL Green Living solution from product definition to commercial offering with a focus on innovative solutions to reduce both energy demand and carbon emissions from mechanical systems. We are looking for someone who wants to challenge the status quo, who is a visionary and an entrepreneur and who is driven to find a better solution.

The right incumbent will be challenged and energized by the word “no” and will define the TEAL Green Living initiative that will allow TEAL to offer carbon offset credits and participate in the demand response market while offering our clients and their tenants the most environmentally friendly mechanical systems solution in the industry. ** This position is based in Houston, TX**.:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Research and investigate the impact of environmental sustainability activities and technologies within our industry.
• Develop an understanding of client needs, growth opportunities and pain points as it relates to making central plants less carbon intensive.
• - Define the optimal solution for TEAL to offer its clients for a sustainable central plant-as-a-service solution utilizing solar and energy storage solutions.
• Create a demand response solution that TEAL can implement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations and Finance to launch the TEAL Green Living solution.
• Focus on developing our business with both new and existing clients
• Be a problem solver and solutions provider who excels in the alternative energy and energy storage space.
• Have passion to drive growth and market share of new and disruptive business solutions.
• Excite, engage and educate prospective clients and current clients through education of TEAL’s offering and services that make up TEAL Green Living.
• Live the Teal Values.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Understanding of electricity markets in the United States and, specifically, the demand response market. Experience in Texas, Colorado and/or California electricity markets is desirable.
• Understanding of alternative energy solutions for commercial buildings including solar energy systems and energy storage systems.
• Understanding the carbon offset credit market is required.
• Experience in building a business in the carbon offset credit and/or demand response markets.
• Having an understanding of mechanical systems is a plus.
• Demonstrate a mastery of our Teal products and services.
• Ability to create and deliver persuasive presentations.
• Keep up with our industry trends and local incentives.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, LICENSES and EXPERIENCE: :

• 4 year Bachelor of Science degree, from an Accredited University, majoring in Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, or Environmental Solutions.
• MBA is preferred.
• 3 years working in a senior-level position in a company that participated in the carbon offset credit and/or demand response market, required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record, is required.
• Must be able to travel with overnight stay, 25% of time.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• No relocation offered.: