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<table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p>Ormat Technologies is pioneering the next frontier of the clean energy transition through Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). We are seeking a world-class, entrepreneurial executive for the role of Director of Enhanced Geothermal Business Development.</p> <p> </p> <p>This high-impact leadership position is responsible for driving Ormat’s market-making commercial expansion across North America. Operating as a strategic bridge across the entire Ormat organization, this Director will work cross-functionally to influence regulatory pathways, leverage powerful cross-industry synergies, and architect complex, institutional-scale infrastructure deals valued at $5B+. This role reports directly to the VP of Business Development and is pivotal in establishing Ormat as the undisputed global leader in next-generation baseload renewable energy</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Essential Functions</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ol> <li><strong>Cross-Organizational Integration & Regulatory Influence</strong>:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Work seamlessly across Ormat’s business units—including legal, engineering, exploration, and operations—to align corporate capabilities with massive market opportunities.</li> <li>Drive strategy and collaborate with the VP of Business Development to actively influence industry standards, regulatory pathways, and the utilization of federal and state incentives.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ol start="2"> <li><strong>Origination and Commercial Structuring</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Originate, structure, and execute complex, large-scale capital Power Purchase Agreements and Joint Venture opportunities from initial concept through to final contract signature.</li> <li>Oversee sophisticated project finance structures, joint venture frameworks, asset risk allocation models, and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) tailored for multi-billion-dollar energy assets.</li> <li>Act as the primary commercial owner during high-stakes negotiations, partnering effectively with legal teams to secure optimal risk mitigation and corporate outcomes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ol start="3"> <li><strong>Relationship & Pipeline Development:</strong></li> </ol> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Identify, qualify, and engage with institutional energy developers, major utilities, clean tech innovators, and strategic enterprise partners to build a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline</li> <li>Serve as a primary contact capable of building absolute trust and maintaining long-cycle, C-level relationships with stakeholders</li> </ul> <p> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ol start="4"> <li><strong>Industry Integration</strong>: </li> </ol> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Leverage connections in the Oil & Gas, Land, and Water sectors to unlock immense cross-industry synergies</li> </ul> <p> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p>Other Responsibilities</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Other duties and projects as assigned.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Education, Experience, and Skills Required</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ol> <li>Bachelor's degree required, master's preferable with industry experience.</li> <li>10+ years of progressive experience in business development and project development. Proven success in launching new technologies or opening new energy markets.</li> <li>Strong roots and professional networks within renewable power or oil & gas sectors are essential.</li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal skills with the rare ability to translate highly technical, novel engineering concepts into clear, value-driven business cases.</li> <li>Strong understanding of commercial contracts and proven negotiation skills; ability to partner effectively with legal while owning commercial outcomes.</li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ol start="6"> <li>Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.</li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ol start="7"> <li>Must have the ability to travel up to 40%.</li> </ol> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:541.15pt" valign="top"> <table style="width:100%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:100%" valign="top"> <ul> <li>The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>