Field Operations Lead

Core responsibilities:

• Ensure safe, reliable plant performance by meeting availability and production targets, upholding safety standards, and applying root cause analysis
• Lead day-to-day field operations by directing daily operations, overseeing field personnel and third-party providers, and managing operational risks
• Drive operational excellence and efficiency by developing operational strategies, improving plant performance, and standardizing best practices
• Partner across the business through cross-functional collaboration, clear executive communication, and relationship building with external stakeholders
• Manage budgets and external partners by overseeing operational budgets, managing warranty claims, and supporting long-term portfolio planning

This role accelerates the clean energy transition by ensuring renewable energy assets are operated to the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance, directly contributing to scaling reliable clean energy infrastructure.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in operations management for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage assets
• Deep knowledge of PV and BESS technologies including system design, operations, and maintenance
• Experience operating assets within CAISO or ERCOT markets
• Proven success leading large, geographically distributed field teams and third-party O&M providers
• Strong understanding of energy market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and safety requirements
• Extensive experience working with OEMs and contractors on warranty matters
• Hands-on expertise with root cause analysis and remediation programs
• Experience building, documenting, and improving operational processes and procedures
• Budgeting and financial management experience across operating portfolios

Compensation and benefits:

• Total compensation: USD $200,000-$220,000 (base salary + bonus)
• Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO plus two company-wide breaks
• Family Support: Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; family planning support via Carrot and Maven
• Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health with 5 free therapy & psychiatry sessions, Headspace account
• Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to 401k or RRSP
• Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly cell phone/internet reimbursement, pet insurance, full home office setup, UrbanSitter access with $625 quarterly credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Intersect Power (transitioning to IPX Power) is focused on accelerating the clean energy transition by operating renewable energy assets to the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.