Vice President Supply Chain

Energy America • Full-time • Houston, TX, US • 1m ago

Below is the revised and final Job Description for Vice President, Facilities & Construction (Texas)—now fully aligned with Centauri Renewable Corporation governance, while Energy America (EA) remains the manufacturing division operating under Centauri.

This structure reflects:

• Centauri = Parent company, NASA-aligned, R&D, oversight, governance

• Energy America = Manufacturing division operating the facility

• Ganymede Utilities = EPC / infrastructure partner

• EA Solar = Distribution & market channel

• Centauri Labs = R&D + NASA IP integration

• Centauri Governance = Board oversight, compliance, risk, and federal alignment

This JD is now optimized for board review, NASA visibility, federal compliance, and Texas execution.

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CENTAURI RENEWABLE CORPORATION

Parent Governance for Energy America Manufacturing Division

JOB DESCRIPTION – VICE PRESIDENT, FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION (TEXAS GIGAFACTORY)

Primary Location: Texas

Reports To: Centauri Governance & Executive Leadership Team

Operational Alignment: Energy America Manufacturing • Ganymede Utilities (EPC) • Centauri Labs (R&D) • EA Solar (Distribution)

Classification: Executive Leadership – Full Time

Scope: 5GW → 10GW solar + BESS manufacturing campus and Centauri technology integration

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1. ROLE SUMMARY

The Vice President of Facilities & Construction is responsible for the complete physical development of Centauri’s Texas-based Energy America 10GW advanced manufacturing campus.

This executive ensures the megafactory is:

• Designed

• Permitted

• Constructed

• Commissioned

• Federal-compliant

• IP-secured (NASA licensing & Centauri R&D requirements)

• Ready for EA’s full-scale manufacturing operations

The VP operates under Centauri’s governance framework, ensuring federal oversight readiness, NASA compliance, infrastructure security, FEOC-free development, and alignment with long-term Centauri strategy.

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2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Centauri Governance Alignment

• Ensure all facilities and construction activities follow Centauri’s governance, federal alignment, and NASA visibility protocols.

• Comply with governance directives for:

• IP protection

• NASA technology facility requirements

• TRL advancement infrastructure

• Federal/state compliance

• FEOC-free development rules

B. Master Planning & Site Development

• Lead Texas gigafactory master planning in accordance with Centauri’s long-term strategic roadmap.

• Oversee geotech, land surveys, environmental reviews, civil design, zoning, and environmental impact assessments.

• Secure all required approvals under Centauri governance (board visibility, federal transparency).

C. Facility & Infrastructure Design

• Direct design for EA’s solar cell lines, module manufacturing halls, BESS assembly centers, R&D labs, and critical infrastructure.

• Ensure facility design meets Centauri’s NASA-aligned requirements for:

• TRL 6→9 progression

• Cleanroom readiness

• IP-secured operational zones

• High-reliability testing environments

D. EPC Delivery (Ganymede Utilities Coordination)

• Serve as Centauri’s executive lead to manage EPC performance.

• Oversee Ganymede Utilities and any third-party construction partners.

• Govern contracting, RFP processes, and multi-phase construction execution.

E. Utilities & Critical Systems

Deliver end-to-end utilities for the gigafactory:

• 400–800MW power

• Substation infrastructure

• Cooling, HVAC, nitrogen, compressed air

• Fire systems and emergency backup

• Water, sewer, wastewater

• Data center-grade electrical reliability for Centauri R&D systems

Ensure systems meet Centauri’s federal-compliance and NASA-technology requirements.

F. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Lead Texas state permitting, environmental approvals, and industrial construction compliance.

• Ensure all infrastructure is FEOC-free and compatible with federal funding (45X, 48C, LPO, EXIM).

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, NERC, Texas building codes, and Centauri governance protocols.

G. Budgeting & Construction Management

• Manage multi-billion-dollar CapEx budgets with full governance documentation.

• Track schedules, oversee contractors, mitigate risks, forecast delays, and report to the Centauri board.

• Maintain fiscal discipline aligned with Centauri oversight.

H. Facility Commissioning & Turnover

• Oversee commissioning of all buildings and systems for EA operations.

• Deliver facilities to Energy America manufacturing leadership with:

• Full utilities operational

• Cleanrooms validated

• Quality standards met

• R&D integration zones ready

• Support pilot production activation under Centauri R&D guidance.

I. Interdivision Collaboration

• Centauri Labs: Ensure R&D, NASA IP, and TRL engineering spaces meet required standards.

• Energy America: Coordinate factory readiness for cell/module/BESS production ramp.

• Ganymede Utilities: Manage EPC execution and utility integration.

• EA Solar: Align facilities with logistics, warehousing, and outbound flow.

• Centauri Governance: Maintain board visibility and compliance reporting.

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3. QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

• Federal program or NASA/DOE experience is a strong advantage.

Experience

• 15+ years leading construction of large-scale industrial or advanced manufacturing facilities.

• Experience with $500M–$5B+ capital projects.

• Strong understanding of cleanrooms, utilities, and semiconductor/solar/battery-style facilities.

• Experience with federal programs, NASA/DOE/DoD infrastructure, or compliance-driven projects is preferred.

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4. KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Executive EPC leadership

• Industrial facility engineering mastery

• Strong governance and compliance mindset

• Expert-level risk mitigation

• Skilled in complex stakeholder management

• Advanced understanding of utilities for high-tech manufacturing

• Ability to coordinate with federal-level partners

• Strong communication and multi-team leadership

• Strategic planning aligned with Centauri long-term vision

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5. KPIs (PERFORMANCE METRICS)

• Successful completion of all Texas permitting

• On-time and on-budget Phase 1, 2, 3 construction

• Utility readiness aligned with EA equipment delivery

• Compliance with Centauri governance and NASA visibility requirements

• Zero FEOC violations

• Safety scorecard and OSHA compliance

• Successful turnover of facilities to EA operations

• Support for Centauri TRL advancement infrastructure (TRL6 → TRL9)

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6. ROLE IMPACT

The VP of Facilities & Construction directly enables Centauri’s ability to:

✔ Build the United States’ largest renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem

✔ Scale NASA-licensed solar cell technology for Earth and space

✔ Support Energy America’s global supply obligations

✔ Meet all FEOC, IRA, and federal requirements

✔ Establish a secure, compliance-driven infrastructure critical to national energy independence

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