Application Guide

How to Apply for Control Room Manager

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is a fast-growing clean energy company focused on delivering scalable, low-carbon solutions to retail and wholesale markets. They are building a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, battery storage, and gas assets, offering a unique opportunity to shape a new Integrated Operations Center from scratch.

About This Role

As Control Room Manager, you will build and lead Intersect's 24/7 control room team, overseeing real-time operations of utility-scale renewable and gas assets. Your work directly impacts grid reliability and the company's ability to scale its clean energy portfolio, making this a high-impact leadership role.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day starts with a shift handoff, reviewing overnight events and current grid conditions. You'll oversee real-time fleet performance, address alarms or outages, and coordinate with field teams on maintenance. Afternoons might involve strategic planning for new asset integration, compliance reporting, or leading a post-incident review.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • A seasoned leader with 8+ years in utility-scale power generation or transmission operations, who has successfully built or transformed control room teams.
  • NERC RC or GOP certified (ERCOT Operator certification strongly preferred) with deep knowledge of grid compliance and real-time operations.
  • Experienced in managing rotating shift teams and acting as Incident Commander during grid disturbances or emergencies.
  • Comfortable operating at the intersection of technical operations, asset management, and trading, with a collaborative mindset.

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Highlight specific examples of building or scaling a control room team from scratch, including recruitment, training, and process design.

2

Emphasize your NERC certification and any ERCOT-specific experience, as Intersect operates in ERCOT and needs that expertise.

3

Showcase your leadership during critical events—describe a real incident where you coordinated response and restored operations.

4

Tailor your resume to mention experience with solar, wind, battery storage, and gas assets, not just one technology.

5

Research Intersect Power's asset portfolio and mention specific projects or regions (e.g., California, Texas) in your cover letter.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for building a new operations center and leading a team from the ground up.', "Specific examples of how you've improved reliability, compliance, or efficiency in previous control room roles.", 'Your ability to work cross-functionally with Field Ops, Technical Services, and Trading teams.', "Why Intersect Power's mission of scalable low-carbon solutions resonates with you."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Intersect Power's project pipeline and operational assets (solar, wind, storage, gas) to understand the fleet you'd manage.
  • → Understand the company's presence in ERCOT and CAISO—key markets for their operations.
  • → Read about their approach to 'scalable low-carbon solutions' and how they differentiate from traditional utilities.
  • → Look up recent news or press releases about their Integrated Operations Center or growth plans.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you built or reorganized a control room team. What were the key steps and challenges?
2 How do you ensure NERC compliance in a 24/7 operation? Give a specific example of a compliance issue you resolved.
3 Walk me through your response to a major grid disturbance or plant outage. How did you coordinate as Incident Commander?
4 How would you approach integrating a new solar or battery asset into the control room's monitoring and dispatch systems?
5 This role requires collaboration with trading and asset management. How do you balance operational reliability with commercial objectives?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus only on technical skills—emphasize leadership and team-building experience, which is critical for this role.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'passion for renewable energy' without linking to concrete operational experience.
  • Don't overlook the importance of NERC certification—if you're not certified, explain your plan to obtain it quickly.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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