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This role is for an experienced Energy Manager at Meta to oversee power supply for data centers, focusing on commercial negotiations, utility relationships, and regulatory processes. The manager will develop strategies to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing contracts, analyzing markets, and supporting site selection. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in commercial energy, knowledge of regulated and deregulated markets, and strong negotiation skills. This position requires travel and offers the opportunity to shape Meta's global energy strategy.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the Energy Manager position at Meta. With over 10 years of experience in commercial energy, I have a proven track record of negotiating complex utility contracts and navigating regulatory frameworks. My background includes managing energy supply for large-scale data centers and developing strategies that balance cost, reliability, and sustainability.
I am particularly drawn to Meta's commitment to renewable energy and innovation in data center operations. I have successfully collaborated with stakeholders across utilities, regulators, and internal teams to deliver reliable power solutions. My expertise in both regulated and deregulated markets will allow me to effectively support Meta's growing infrastructure.
I thrive in fast-paced environments and am eager to contribute to Meta's energy strategy. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills align with your needs. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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I have negotiated multiple PPAs for data centers, focusing on long-term contracts with utilities and independent power producers. I ensure terms align with business capacity needs and include flexibility for renewable energy integration. For example, I secured a 10-year PPA that reduced energy costs by 15% while meeting sustainability targets.
I subscribe to industry publications, attend regulatory hearings, and participate in working groups. I also maintain relationships with regulators and trade associations to anticipate changes. For instance, I proactively adapted to FERC order changes by adjusting our energy procurement strategy.
A data center faced interconnection delays due to grid constraints. I worked with the utility and local transmission operator to negotiate a temporary bridging power arrangement, allowing the data center to operate while permanent upgrades were completed. This saved six months of schedule delays.
I use a multi-criteria analysis evaluating levelized cost, risk factors, and carbon impact. For one project, I proposed a mix of on-site solar and grid power with RECs, achieving a 20% cost reduction while maintaining 99.9% uptime and exceeding renewable goals.
I prioritize transparent communication and mutual benefit. I schedule regular meetings with utility account managers, share load forecasts, and discuss collaborative solutions. This approach has resulted in expedited approvals and preferential rates for our data centers.
Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently delivers our innovative services. Meta’s Energy Team is seeking a commercially-experienced and self-motivated energy professional to help us grow and manage our data center portfolio, ensuring a reliable, cost effective, risk-aware, and sustainable energy supply that meets business capacity planning needs. This role will focus in both regulated and organized electricity markets. In addition, this person will help manage electricity regulation, policy, and utility relationships for our growing fleet of data centers. The Energy Manager will support the continued development and execution of Meta’s global energy strategy centered on meeting data center capacity needs of the business – addressing cost, risk, timelines, and clean energy targets within complex, large scale energy supply transactions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of commercial success with utility negotiations and other energy suppliers/project developers (such as behind-the-meter/on-site generation or bridging-power contract structures), and experience working in both regulated markets like WECC or SERC, and RTO markets like ERCOT or SPP. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of a broader spectrum of energy supply issues including commercial, regulatory, market, technical and financial expertise.ResponsibilitiesActively manage commercial relationships for data centers located in a variety of energy markets in the United States* Take an active role in regulatory processes and influence rate-making and energy supply solutions offered by utilities, other suppliers, and market operators* Develop and grow relationships with key utility partners, market participants, regulators, policy makers and other stakeholders* Negotiate deal terms and plan for new capacity with optionality in mind, and present different scenario analyses to extend the shelf life, or accelerate delivery of, certain options while balancing capacity options and plans for the business* Negotiate and deliver new commercial agreements that enable capacity and create fungible options to allow us to deliver capacity in new and creative ways* Partner with legal resources to develop and refine commercial arrangements for existing facilities while managing the structures required to serve our facilities with reliable, cost-effective, sustainable energy* Partner with the Site Selection Team to help identify new locations in the United States that provide necessary energy requirements for new data centers* Interface with internal organizations including data center on-site staff, sustainability, policy, communications, design, construction, legal and finance* Support continued development and execution of Meta’s energy supply strategy for data centers* Stay informed of the technical, market, and regulatory developments in the energy industry and communicate key trends, risks and potential impacts to management* Lead and support various energy projects as needed* Ability to travel domestically (likely 25%)QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience* 10+ years of experience navigating commercial energy issues associated with customer loads and new customer locations* Experience representing business interests to the leadership teams of potential suppliers, utilities, governments, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders* Working knowledge of transmission, distribution, and utility interconnection processes* Experience managing multiple projects and collaborating with internal staff, utility providers, consultants, and external stakeholders* Experience communicating commercial, regulatory, market, and contractual details to all organizational levels* Proficiency in standard document and analytics platforms (Excel, Powerpoint, Google Docs, etc.) Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)* Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies* Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
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