Application Guide

How to Apply for Operational Technology Lead

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is a leader in scalable low-carbon energy solutions, uniquely positioned at the intersection of clean electricity and fuels for retail and wholesale markets. Their focus on operational technology within renewable generation assets offers the chance to directly impact America's energy transition while working remotely.

About This Role

This Operational Technology Lead will define architecture standards and cybersecurity protocols for SCADA, networking, and data systems across renewable generation assets. The role is impactful because it ensures the reliability and security of clean energy infrastructure while supporting Intersect Power's scalability goals in competitive energy markets.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing SCADA system performance across multiple generation sites, collaborating with Operations teams on troubleshooting priorities, and developing architecture documentation. You might spend the afternoon assessing cybersecurity risks for upcoming system upgrades and coordinating with vendors on implementation timelines.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years hands-on experience with SCADA systems and industrial networking in energy generation environments (solar/wind/battery storage preferred)
  • Demonstrates practical application of OT cybersecurity frameworks like GISCP with experience conducting risk assessments for industrial control systems
  • Shows proven ability to bridge technical OT requirements with business objectives through vendor management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Possesses experience developing OT roadmaps that balance asset reliability needs with long-term operational scalability

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Quantify your OT experience specifically with renewable energy assets - mention megawatt capacity of systems you've managed or cybersecurity frameworks implemented

2

Highlight remote work experience managing distributed OT systems, as this role supports assets across multiple geographic locations

3

Tailor your resume to show progression from technical OT work to strategic leadership, emphasizing architecture standards development

4

Research Intersect Power's current projects and mention specific technologies or challenges relevant to their generation portfolio

5

Demonstrate understanding of both wholesale and retail energy markets in your application materials

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience developing OT architecture standards for scalable energy assets', 'Specific examples of implementing GISCP or similar cybersecurity frameworks in operational environments', "How you've partnered with Operations and Engineering teams to troubleshoot system issues and support asset uptime", 'Your approach to balancing regulatory compliance with practical operational needs in fast-growing companies']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Intersect Power's current generation portfolio and announced projects to understand their specific OT needs
  • → Recent regulatory developments affecting OT cybersecurity in renewable energy (NERC CIP, state-specific requirements)
  • → The company's leadership team and their backgrounds in energy operations and technology
  • → Intersect Power's market positioning between retail and wholesale energy markets

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for developing OT roadmaps that support both immediate reliability needs and long-term scalability
2 How would you approach securing remote access to field assets while maintaining operational efficiency?
3 Describe a time you had to align OT cybersecurity requirements with business objectives during system upgrades
4 What experience do you have with data flow architectures between field assets and enterprise systems in renewable energy?
5 How would you establish vendor management processes for OT systems integrators in a growing company like Intersect Power?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on IT cybersecurity without demonstrating specific OT/ICS security experience
  • Presenting generic architecture experience without energy generation context
  • Failing to show how your experience translates to remote management of distributed assets

📅 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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