Operational Technology Lead

Operational Technology Strategy & Governance

• Define and maintain OT architecture standards across generation assets, including SCADA, networking, and data storage systems
• Develop and own the OT roadmap to support asset reliability, scalability, and long-term operational needs
• Establish policies, procedures, and documentation that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Lead OT cybersecurity efforts, including compliance with frameworks such as GISCP and other applicable standards
• Partner with internal security teams to identify, assess, and mitigate OT-specific cyber risks
• Support incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and recovery strategies for OT environments

Systems Reliability & Asset Support

• Oversee the performance, availability, and lifecycle management of OT systems across operating sites
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to troubleshoot system issues and support asset uptime
• Ensure secure remote access and data flow between field assets and enterprise systems

Vendors, Integrators & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Manage relationships with OT vendors, system integrators, and service providers
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align access controls, change management, and system upgrades
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and prioritization of OT investments

This role advances Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring operating assets are safe, reliable, and secure, making a measurable impact on the clean energy transition.

• Experience leading or owning Operational Technology systems in energy, oil and gas, or industrial environments
• Hands-on knowledge of SCADA systems, industrial networking, and OT data storage architectures
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity principles and standards, including GISCP or comparable framework
• Understanding of industrial control system risk management and secure system design
• Ability to partner effectively with Operations, Engineering, and Cybersecurity teams
• Experience working with external vendors, integrators, and contractors
• A collaborative, detail-oriented work style that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Clear communication skills that help translate technical concepts for non-technical partners

Total Compensation: $185,000 - $195,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

• Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
• Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
• Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Intersect Power is a team bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, developing, constructing, and operating ambitious power and data infrastructure to accelerate the clean energy transition.