Intersect Power
Clean‑energy developer building large‑scale solar, storage, green hydrogen, e‑fuels and data‑center co‑located power facilities.
Field Operations Lead
Lead field operations for utility‑scale solar and battery assets, ensuring safety, performance, and cost efficiency.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As part of IPX Power’s Operations team, you’ll lead the field execution that keeps our operating portfolio performing safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll oversee day-to-day plant operations across a growing fleet, guide teams responsible for physical plant performance and operational technology, and partner closely with Asset Management, Engineering, EHS, Finance, Legal, and Trading. This role delivers availability and production results, cost discipline, and continuous improvement across the portfolio. This team plays a critical role in advancing IPX Power’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring assets are operated to the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance. The Operations team partners across the business to scale a reliable portfolio, support new project delivery, and build durable processes that enable long-term growth and professional development. • 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 vendor selection • Ensure clear escalation paths and timely resolution of operational risks • Develop and implement operational strategies, processes, and procedures aligned with company goals • Identify 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
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plant performance
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸root‑cause
- ▸performance improvement
- ▸vendor management
- ▸budget oversight
What You Bring
• 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 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 • Leadership style that drives accountability, continuous improvement, and team development • Clear communicator who can translate complex operational issues for technical and executive audiences
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸10+ yrs
- ▸pv bess
- ▸caiso
- ▸team lead
- ▸energy markets
Benefits
We care about your well‑being, growth, and balance. Compensation ranges from USD $200,000 to $220,000 total (base salary plus bonus). Health & Wellness includes 100% premium coverage for you and dependents on medical, dental, and vision. Unlimited PTO plus two company‑wide breaks, up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave (additional weeks for birth parents), and family‑planning support are provided. Mental health benefits include free Spring Health therapy sessions and Headspace via Wellhub+. Retirement features a 3% non‑elective employer contribution to your 401k/RRSP. Additional perks comprise monthly food and cell‑phone/internet stipends, pet‑insurance allowance, home‑office setup, UrbanSitter credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical.
Work Environment
Field