Control Room Manager

Control Room Manager

As part of Intersect Power's Operations team, you'll build and lead a critical component of the company's operational execution capability. The Control Room Manager will establish and oversee the Integrated Operations Center (IOC) in Austin, Texas, creating a 24/7 control room organization responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of a growing utility-scale portfolio of solar, wind, battery storage, and gas generation assets.

This is a unique opportunity to build a control room operation from the ground up. You'll recruit, train, and develop a team of NERC-certified operators while creating the systems, processes, and culture that support high-performance operations. Working closely with Field Operations, Technical Services, Reliability & Commissioning, Asset Management, Trading, and executive leadership, you'll translate operational strategy into real-time execution that supports grid reliability, market compliance, and asset performance.

This role is based in Austin, Texas and supports a 24/7 operating environment.

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our generation portfolio. The Operations organization serves as the company's execution engine, connecting field operations, technical expertise, reliability programs, and market participation through coordinated operational excellence. Team members collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges, improve performance, and support the continued growth of Intersect's fleet while delivering meaningful impact on the energy system.

What You'll Do

• Build and Scale the Integrated Operations Center
• Lead Real-Time Fleet Operations
• Drive Reliability, Compliance, and Grid Operations Excellence
• Serve as Incident Commander During Critical Events
• Enable Cross-Functional Operational Execution

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation, centralized control room operations, transmission operations, or related operational environments.
• 5+ years of direct leadership experience managing control room personnel, rotating shift teams, or other continuous operations organizations.
• Demonstrated success building, scaling, or significantly transforming operational teams, programs, or processes.
• NERC Reliability Coordinator (RC), Generation Operator (GOP), or equivalent certification required.
• ERCOT Operator Certification strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), gas generation assets, or comparable generation technologies.
• Strong understanding of real-time grid operations, dispatch execution, reliability standards, and operational risk management.
• Experience developing training programs, qualification matrices, standard operating procedures, and operational readiness processes.
• Ability to lead effectively during emergency events and make sound decisions in dynamic, high-pressure situations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across highly matrixed organizations and influence stakeholders across multiple functional disciplines.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team development skills.
• Commitment to operational excellence, accountability, safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Total Rewards

Total Compensation: $221,000 - $260,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Equity:
Beyond your salary, you'll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.

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 and family care support through Carrot and Maven

Mental health:
Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to Urban Sitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, Active Hero, 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…