Intersect Power

Field Operations Lead

Intersect Power

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Ensure operating projects meet availability and production targets by quickly identifying, prioritizing, and resolving plant performance issues
  • Uphold safety and compliance standards across all sites, reinforcing a strong culture of operational discipline
  • Apply root cause analysis methodologies to prevent repeat issues and improve long-term reliability
  • Direct daily operations from planning through execution across the operating portfolio
  • Oversee field personnel and third-party O&M providers, including performance management and future vendor selection
  • Ensure clear escalation paths and timely resolution of operational risks
  • Develop and implement operational strategies, processes, and procedures aligned with company goalsIdentify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, and operating efficiency
  • Standardize best practices across sites while remaining responsive to site-specific needs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Development, EHS, Trading, and Legal to support seamless operations
  • Communicate clearly with executives on plant performance, maintenance issues, and operational risks
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, EPCs, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
  • Oversee operational budgets and forecasts, ensuring cost-effective execution
  • Manage warranty claims and technical discussions with OEMs and contractors
  • Support long-term planning for portfolio expansion and operational scale

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a 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 mattersHands-on expertise with root cause analysis and remediation programs
  • Experience building, documenting, and improving operational processes and proceduresBudgeting and financial management experience across operating portfolios
  • Leadership style that drives accountability, continuous improvement, and team development
  • Clear communicator who can translate complex operational issues for technical and executive audiences
  • Results-oriented mindset that will help you succeed in improving plant performance and reliability
Benefits
  • 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
  • Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
  • 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
  • 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+
  • 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
  • $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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
root cause analysisoperations managementsystem designbudgetingfinancial managementperformance managementoperational strategiesprocess improvementplant performancereliability engineering
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementteam developmentproblem-solvingrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingresults-oriented
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Operations