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# Operations Campus Manager at Intersect

- **Company:** Intersect
- **Location:** Amarillo, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/intersect/cee4e461-4706-4e95-a582-c24a96493f49

## Job description

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. Intersect develops, constructs, and operates the most ambitious power and data center infrastructure in the country by co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable power generation.

Intersect was acquired by Google in March 2026 and operates as an independent subsidiary. We are developing and constructing multiple gigawatts of energy and data center projects in the U.S., enabling more data center and generation capacity to come online faster. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet.

Location & Team Gatherings

We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed location.

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; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

## About this role

As Campus Operations Manager — Meitner Energy Center on Intersect's Operations team, you'll hold the premier asset leadership role on-site in Pampa, Texas, serving as the single point of accountability for the safety, performance, and long-term reliability of our flagship multi-technology generation campus powering co-located Google data center infrastructure. You'll orchestrate a behind-the-meter energy ecosystem combining approximately 500 MW of solar PV, 650 MW of wind generation, 1 GW / 2 GWh of battery energy storage, 300 MW of fast-start reciprocating gas generation, and a 345kV/34.5kV breaker-and-a-half switching station—including a 300 MW BESS and 300 MW gas microgrid configured for islanded operation to sustain critical data center load independent of the ERCOT grid.

You'll direct an integrated leadership tier of Solar, Wind, BESS, Gas, and High Voltage / Substation Site Managers alongside internalized maintenance teams to maximize campus Equivalent Availability Factor (EAF), enforce stringent NERC CIP and ERCOT compliance, and ensure seamless power delivery from commissioning through long-term operations. Partnering closely with Engineering, Technical Services, Asset Management, Origination and Trading, executive leadership, the Transmission Service Provider, and local authorities, you will set the operational standard for one of the most technically ambitious power campuses in the country.

## Team overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition. The Operations team ensures that our utility-scale generation, storage, and high-voltage assets perform safely, efficiently, and reliably at scale—combining deep technical judgment, data-driven decision-making, and disciplined field execution to maximize uptime across the fleet. Joining this team means leading the most complex multi-technology campus in our portfolio from construction handoff into long-term operation, shaping how dedicated clean energy and flexible thermal infrastructure power modern computing while growing alongside collaborative industry leaders.

## What you'll do

Lead Campus Strategy and Multi-Technology Orchestration Provide overarching operational leadership across co-located solar PV, wind, BESS, and fast-start reciprocating gas assets, aligning technology-specific targets into a unified campus strategy. Manage, mentor, and evaluate the Wind, Solar, BESS, Gas, and High Voltage / Substation Site Managers, establishing standardized governance, work practices, and reporting cadences across all disciplines. Optimize campus-wide Capex and Opex through shared logistics, collective spare parts management, cross-utilization of labor and tooling, and disciplined financial workflows in Stampli and SideTracker.

Command High-Voltage Infrastructure, Interconnection, and Microgrid Readiness Oversee safe, continuous operation of the 345kV/34.5kV breaker-and-a-half switching station and 35kV collector pathways, owning switching, clearance, and outage coordination across generation and behind-the-meter load. Maintain continuous readiness of the 300 MW BESS and 300 MW reciprocating gas microgrid for islanded operation, overseeing grid-forming inverter controls, black start capability, transition/resynchronization procedures, and periodic verification testing. Serve as the primary on-site interface with the Transmission Service Provider, balancing authority, and ERCOT scheduling coordinators while enforcing flawless NERC CIP and ERCOT reliability standard compliance.

Drive Cross-Technology Performance, Dispatch, and Commissioning Handoff Partner with Origination and Trading and the Operations Control Center to optimize real-time dispatch across variable clean energy, BESS state of charge, and fast-start gas to meet rigid power factor, market, and behind-the-meter data center commitments. Direct preventative maintenance programs engineered for Texas Panhandle environmental extremes—including ~40°F diurnal temperature swings, dust mitigation, and high-lightning/surge exposure—while leading root cause analysis with Technical Services. Lead construction-to-operations handoff across all technologies, including commissioning validation, punch list closure, staffing execution, and executive briefings synthesized via SCADA/EMS, G Suite, Lucidchart, Claude, and Gemini.

Champion Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Community Stewardship Enforce a zero-harm safety culture under OSHA Title 29 protocols, standardizing LOTO, high-voltage switching, arc flash procedures, and incident command across battery thermal, gas, wind rescue, and severe weather hazard profiles. Manage local regulatory and community obligations in Gray County, including Chapter 312 tax abatement compliance, wildlife mitigation plans, and county road agreements.

## What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Clean Energy Management, or an equivalent technical military or field leadership background. 10–12+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation operations, including at least 5+ years managing complex, multi-technology clean energy sites, hybrid power plants, or heavy industrial campuses. Proven track record of managing other managers and leading multi-disciplinary, internalized maintenance teams in high-consequence, 24/7 operational environments. Deep operational familiarity with medium voltage (35kV) collector systems and high voltage (345kV) substation architecture (breaker-and-a-half configuration strongly preferred), paired with hands-on expertise in at least two core site technologies: solar PV, wind generation, BESS, or reciprocating gas generation. Hands-on knowledge of microgrid and islanded operations, including grid-forming inverter controls, black start, and seamless load transfer serving critical behind-the-meter data center or industrial load. Robust working knowledge of ERCOT market protocols, ERCOT reliability standards, NERC CIP compliance, OSHA Title 29 protocols, and local frameworks such as Chapter 312 tax abatement compliance. Proficiency with SCADA/EMS platforms, SideTracker, Stampli, G Suite, Lucidchart, and generative AI tools (Claude, Gemini) to synthesize complex operational and financial data into executive-ready briefings. Commitment to working full-time on-site in Pampa / Gray County, TX (with up to 20% travel), leading with composure through active construction/commissioning boundaries and Texas Panhandle weather extremes. A strategic, people-first leadership style grounded in safety, accountability, and operational rigor, aligned with Intersect's core values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First.

Application questions

Do you have 5+ years of experience managing multi-technology utility-scale generation sites (two or more of wind, solar PV, BESS, or gas thermal) and leading other managers? (Yes/No) Do you have direct operational and switching oversight experience with high-voltage (345kV or 230kV+) substations and NERC CIP / ERCOT compliance? (Yes/No) Describe your experience operating or maintaining readiness for an islanded microgrid or hybrid plant serving critical behind-the-meter load—how did you balance real-time dispatch against islanding reserve requirements?

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 UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid 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.

## About Intersect

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Intersect develops and delivers large-scale, co-located hybrid energy and data center infrastructure to power the AI boom, with a focus on speed, cost, and reliability.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Google in March 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Beaverton, Oregon, United States (with offices in Houston, Texas)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Sheldon Kimber (CEO), Luke Dunnington (President, departed March 2026)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Energy infrastructure and data center development
- **Target customers**: Hyperscale cloud providers (Google), AI companies, and other large-scale industrial energy consumers (B2B, enterprise)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We deliver the fastest, cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable energy and data center infrastructure for the scale of what comes next.”

## Products & Services
- **Co-located Hybrid Power + Data Centers**: Intersect builds gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, battery storage) combined with on-site data centers, providing dedicated, low-carbon power for AI workloads. Notable projects: Meitner Energy Center (1+ GW co-located data center), Quantum Clean Energy Project (operational June 2026), Oberon facility (679 MWp solar + 1 GWh storage, online 2023).
- **Energy Infrastructure Development**: End-to-end development, financing, and construction of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage systems, often with firming gas for reliability.
- **IPX Power Spin-out**: A portion of Intersect’s operating solar and storage assets were spun out into IPX Power post-acquisition.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Google – transaction terms not public)
- **Key Metric**: $15B in infrastructure operating or under construction; 10.8 GW in construction or operation by late 2028
- **Annual Revenue**: $190M (as of most recent data)
- **Total Funding**: $8.9B (cumulative, including debt and equity rounds)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google (strategic partner and acquirer), Tesla (17.7 GWh Megapack purchase), First Solar (multi-billion dollar supply chain commitment), TPG Rise Climate Fund, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, Santander CIB, MUFG Bank
- **Growth Signals**: 24.1% YoY headcount growth (324 employees), acquired by Google in March 2026, multiple gigawatts of new projects under construction, rapid expansion in AI-driven energy demand.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Execution track record**: Delivered gigawatt-scale projects ahead of schedule and under budget (e.g., Oberon in 2023 during volatile supply chain).
- **Deep partnerships**: Exclusive relationships with Google, Tesla, and First Solar provide supply chain certainty and technology access.
- **Co-location model**: By placing data centers directly next to hybrid power sources, Intersect bypasses grid constraints and delivers faster, cheaper, cleaner power.
- **Domestic manufacturing focus**: Long-term procurement agreements with U.S. suppliers reduce risk and speed timelines.

## Strategic Focus
- **Post-acquisition integration**: As a Google subsidiary, Intersect is scaling its co-located energy and data center model to meet Google’s AI infrastructure needs.
- **Accelerating deployment**: Fast-tracking projects like the Meitner Energy Center and Quantum Clean Energy to bring more capacity online quickly.
- **Community engagement**: Building relationships with local communities from early site evaluation through long-term operations, creating jobs and tax revenue.
- **Supply chain resilience**: Prioritizing American-made equipment and buying ahead of demand to avoid delays.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “People-first” environment with a focus on execution and impact. The company values “ambition grounded in action” and attracts those who thrive on complex, high-stakes projects.
- **Benefits** (from LinkedIn post):
  - 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
  - Up to 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth parents (12 weeks for non-birth parents)
  - Family planning support via Carrot and Maven
  - Full home office setup + $150/month cell and internet reimbursement
  - $150/month food stipend
  - Quarterly credits for child/family care via UrbanSitter + pet insurance allowance
- **Work model**: Hybrid/office presence expected (offices in Beaverton, OR and Houston, TX). Remote flexibility likely for some roles.
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on civil, electrical, structural, and project management roles. Hands-on work with cutting-edge energy and data center technology.
- **Growth trajectory**: Post-Google acquisition provides stability and resources while maintaining a startup-like pace and mission-driven focus.

## Sources
1. [intersect.com/about](https://www.intersect.com/about)
2. [intersect.com/solutions](https://www.intersect.com/solutions)
3. [linkedin.com/company/intersect-power](https://www.linkedin.com/company/intersect-power)
4. [linkedin.com/company/intersect-com](https://linkedin.com/company/intersect-com)

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