Operational Technology Lead

We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.

Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. 

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.  We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

As part of Intersect’s Corporate Technology team, you’ll lead the strategy, security, and reliability of the Operational Technology that supports our generation assets. This role ensures that OT systems from SCADA to networking and data infrastructure are resilient, secure, and built to scale as the company grows. You’ll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and external vendors to establish clear standards, manage risk, and enable safe, high-performing asset operations across the portfolio.

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring our operating assets are safe, reliable, and secure. The Operational Technology team works cross-functionally to support asset performance at scale, combining deep technical expertise with disciplined execution. Joining this team offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while growing alongside a collaborative, high-performing organization.

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 GICSP 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

• 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 GICSP 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

At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:

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 maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.