Core Scientific · 13 hours ago
Vice President, Power
Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. The Vice President of Power will be responsible for developing energy budgets, maintaining strategic relationships with utility providers, and leading utility contract negotiations to enhance the company's energy intelligence and operational resilience.
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Responsibilities
Strive for continuous improvement by raising awareness throughout the organization on drivers which positively impacts the efficiency of power budget
Develop accurate annual budgets and monthly forecast for energy spend and power rates for all existing plant locations
Develop accurate forecasts at prospective sites by interfacing with Core team on ramp-up projections and energy supplier to help inform go, no-go decisions
Maintain day-to-day relationships with each energy supplier to improve rate forecasts, ensure we are on the most cost effective tariffs, and communicate proactively about future rate changes and other major events
Disseminate knowledge of the power industry to the entire Core team to broaden our expertise and understanding which will magnify our continuous improvement
Create working tools to help analyze opportunities as needed or requested
Communicate broader opportunities through periodic leadership team meetings to garner support for energy initiatives or identify areas of improvement
Build internal relationships to help facilitate initiatives and discover new opportunities for improvement
Identify opportunities for behind the meter projects, bridge power and microgrid solutions
Research broader industry issues such as rate cases, power market conditions and new technology to inform operational conditions and future growth plans
Develop and maintain relationships with utility providers to drive site deployment and expansion projects
Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, utility providers and other firms to locate prospective energy intensive sites
Negotiate financial incentives with utility service providers
Keen understanding of all available incentives for current and future sites
Travel to prospective sites to guarantee they meet company needs and requirements
Experience with utility infrastructure, rates and incentives required
Lead utility contract and incentive negotiations
Completing primary and secondary research on power availability and costs in markets under consideration and site-specific locations
Development of site deployment budgets and site benchmark analytics in collaboration with the construction and finance teams
Communicate to Senior Leadership as necessary to update on site selection analysis and conditions of surrounding competition and make long term recommendations for each location
Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, or a related field
12+ years of experience in energy procurement, utility negotiations, or power infrastructure, preferably in energy-intensive industries
Proven track record of managing utility relationships, negotiating contracts, and securing financial incentives
Experience with site selection, energy forecasting, and infrastructure planning
Deep understanding of utility rate structures, tariffs, and regulatory environments
Proficiency in energy modeling, forecasting tools, and financial analysis
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present complex topics to a nontechnical audience
Strong execution skills. Drives flawless execution of projects as well as contributing to continuous improvements of critical projects and programs
Frequent travel may be required as needed
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely utilizes standard equipment, including laptop computers and smartphones
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 25 pounds
This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and workdays are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required
Supervisory Experience (Yes)
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, or a related field
Experience with energy management software
Company
Core Scientific
Core Scientific is an AI infrastructure company that operates blockchain data centers and manufactures digital currency mining servers.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.56BKey Investors
BitmainB. Riley FinancialCelsius Network
2025-07-07Acquired
2024-12-03Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2024-08-14Post Ipo Debt· $400M
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