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Senior Director of Power Origination

Oklo
Location
Santa Clara, CA or Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Business
Salary
$225,000-$275,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years in power origination, energy commercial development, or structured energy sales with a direct track record closing long-term PPAs
  • Demonstrated experience selling to at least two of: AI datacenters / hyperscalers, C&I industrials, IOUs, or federal agencies
  • Deep familiarity with PPA structures, energy contract terms, and bankability requirements for project-financed generation assets
  • Strong negotiation skills; experience leading commercial discussions at C-suite and VP level
  • Ability to translate complex nuclear technology into clear commercial value propositions
What the job really is

The Senior Director of Power Origination at Oklo will be responsible for leading commercial deal-making for power offtake, focusing on building and managing a customer pipeline for Aurora powerhouse projects. This role involves negotiating power purchase agreements with various customer segments, developing origination strategies, and maintaining relationships with utility offtakers and other stakeholders. The position requires collaboration with multiple teams, including Finance and Legal, to ensure successful contract execution and project finance bankability.

Benefits
  • Salary: $225,000-$275,000
  • Flexible time off
  • Equity
  • Bonuses
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k)
Things to weigh
  • Remote employees must travel to headquarters twice a quarter and be in-person for the first two weeks of onboarding
  • The role requires a high level of creativity and problem-solving in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Candidates must be U.S. persons under applicable laws due to export control laws
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