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Vice President Supply Chain

Energy America, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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CENTAURI RENEWABLE CORPORATION Parent Governance for Energy America Manufacturing Division

JOB DESCRIPTION — VICE PRESIDENTIL & 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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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)

ROLE IMPACT

✔ 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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