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# Technical Operations Leads at IPX Power USA, LLC

- **Company:** IPX Power USA, LLC
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ipxpower/jobs/4451827009

## Job description

IPX Power, LLC, Houston, TX seeks IPX Power, a clean energy company, develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest energy resources, delivering affordable, reliable power to utilities and other customers. We are in a rapid growth phase with 4.3 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, with more projects under various stages of development.

IPX is a profitable, well capitalized, independent power producer that has delivered billions of dollars of industrial-scale clean energy infrastructure. The company was recently formed as a spin-out of Intersect, because of their recent acquisition by Google. IPX is supported by long-standing existing investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.

IPX is rooted in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence. We are building and operating billions of dollars in assets and seeking people eager to develop, build, and operate one of the world’s largest renewables and storage portfolios.

## About this Position

Provide leadership and direction to the Technical Operations team and lead complex engineering projects in the renewable energy sector, with cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, and asset management teams. This individual will develop and implement strategies to monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance of clean energy systems, including utility-scale solar and battery energy storage facilities, leveraging data analytics and automation.

In this position you will lead photovoltaic (PV) energy yield assessment, production simulation, and loss modeling using PVsyst and PlantPredict tools to support performance benchmarking, underperformance investigations, and repowering business cases. You’ll be expected to establish KPIs and develop monitoring and reporting systems using Python-based time-series analysis, performance benchmarking, and automated evaluation of utility-scale solar and BESS operational data.

Oversee SCADA, DAS, and monitoring system integration activities, including point mapping, site onboarding, alarm and event validation, data quality assurance, and operational acceptance testing. Diagnose, quantify, and resolve complex performance losses in utility-scale solar assets, including inverter, tracker, communications, soiling, and balance-of-system related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.

Direct repowering and retrofit initiatives across operating solar power plants, including equipment replacement strategies, system upgrades, integration planning, and recommissioning support. Oversee photovoltaic (PV) module testing, characterization, and failure analysis programs, including electroluminescence (EL) imaging, flash testing, and interpretation of module defect and performance data to inform warranty claims and fleet-wide remediation. Provide technical oversight of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of utility-scale solar power plant systems, including DC collection systems, medium-voltage (MV) AC systems, communications networks, and plant monitoring infrastructure. Lead grid and market operations activities for utility-scale renewable assets, including coordination with Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as CAISO and ERCOT, telemetry and compliance support, and outage coordination. Manage relationships with OEMs, EPCs, and third-party O&M providers to resolve warranty and systemic issues; drive deployment of automation technologies such as robotics and drones; mentor team members; ensure compliance with industry standards and ISO market rules; and report performance trends and strategic priorities to senior management.

Will travel 20% US to attend team meetings and site visits. May Telecommute.

## Qualifications and Skills

- Requires Bachelor’s (or foreign educ. equiv.) Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and five (5) yrs. (post-degree, progressive) experience in Job Offered or related.
- Experience must have been gained in the Solar Energy industry and must have included Leading and managing technical teams and complex engineering projects in the renewable energy sector, including cross-functional coordination with engineering, operations, and asset management teams.
- Experience performing photovoltaic (PV) energy yield assessment, production simulation, and loss modeling using PVsyst and PlantPredict tools; Python-based time-series analysis.
- Performance benchmarking, and automated evaluation of utility-scale solar energy systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS) operational data; Use of SCADA, DAS, and monitoring system integration, including point mapping, site onboarding, alarm and event validation, data quality assurance, and operational acceptance testing.
- Diagnosing and quantifying performance losses in utility-scale solar assets, including inverter, tracker, communications, soiling, and balance-of-system related issues.
- Repowering and retrofit of operating solar power plants, including equipment replacement strategies, system upgrades, integration planning, and recommissioning support; Performing photovoltaic (PV) module testing, characterization, and failure analysis, including electroluminescence (EL) imaging, flash testing, and interpretation of module defect and performance data.
- Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of utility-scale solar power plant systems, including DC collection systems, medium-voltage (MV) AC systems, communications networks, and plant monitoring infrastructure.
- Working in grid and market operations for utility-scale renewable assets, including coordination with Independent System Operators (ISOs) including CAISO and ERCOT, telemetry/compliance support and outage coordination.

Send resume to hr@ipxpower.com and must refer to “TOL”

Total Rewards

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

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 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+

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, Wellhub+, Perkspot, and One Medical

Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track

Ready to take ownership of critical clean energy assets and help drive reliable performance? Apply now and play a key role in powering the transition to renewable energy.

## Equal Employment Opportunity

IPX Power is committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical leave status, 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 under applicable federal, state, or local law.

These principles apply to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and disciplinary actions.

## About IPX Power USA, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: IPX Power is an independent power producer that develops, owns, and operates some of the largest utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery storage assets in the U.S., delivering clean, reliable power to utilities and other large energy users.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by institutional investors; formed in 2026 as a carve-out from Intersect Power)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States (implied by launch announcement)
- **Founded**: 2026
- **Founders**: Not applicable (the company was carved out of Intersect Power; the leadership team consists of former Intersect executives)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Renewable Energy, Clean Energy Infrastructure, Independent Power Production (IPP)
- **Target customers**: Utilities, community choice aggregators (CCAs), large corporate buyers, and energy service providers
- **Mission / purpose**: Deliver affordable, reliable clean power to meet rapidly growing energy demand and help power the next-generation economy

## Products & Services
- **Utility-Scale Solar + Battery Storage Portfolio**: IPX develops, owns, and operates a large portfolio of clean energy assets across California and Texas. The portfolio currently comprises 4.4 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, with a multi-gigawatt pipeline of projects under development. Major projects include Lumina (640 MWac solar + 640 MWh storage operating in Texas), Oberon (500 MWac solar + 1 GWh storage operating in California), and Darden (1.15 GWac solar + 4.6 GWh storage under construction in California).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total clean energy portfolio – 4.4 GW solar PV and 8.8 GWh battery storage (in construction or operation); multi-gigawatt development pipeline
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: TPG Rise Climate (majority), Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, Greenbelt Capital Partners (all founding investors from the Intersect era)
- **Growth Signals**: Constructing what is described as one of the world’s largest battery energy storage systems; positioned to help meet the projected 250 GW of new generation needed in the U.S. by 2030; backed by top-tier climate infrastructure investors; rapidly growing headcount (93 employees as of mid-2026, +7.2% monthly growth)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale and track record**: One of the largest independent clean power portfolios in the U.S. at 4.4 GW solar + 8.8 GWh storage
- **Experienced leadership**: CEO David L. Brochu, CFO Nick Pape, CCO Todd Johansen, COO John K. Martinez – all seasoned executives from Intersect Power with a history of rigorous execution
- **Deep investor support**: Backed by long-standing partners with significant capital and expertise in climate infrastructure
- **Differentiated development pipeline**: Multi-gigawatt pipeline of high-quality projects in advanced stages, including world-class battery storage assets

## Strategic Focus
- Continue constructing and bringing online billions of dollars in new assets, including the world’s largest battery storage system
- Expand the portfolio to meet surging power demand from utilities, data centers, and industrial customers
- Operate as a sustainable IPP with a focus on operational excellence and reliability

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rooted in collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence – described as “ambition meets execution”
- **Workplace flexibility**: Fully flexible – no fixed mandate; employees can work remotely, hybrid, or in-office as they prefer, with regular in-person gatherings for collaboration
- **Benefits**:
  - 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents
  - 3% non-elective employer 401(k) contribution
  - Unlimited PTO plus two company-wide vacation weeks per year
  - 12 weeks fully paid parental leave (plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents)
  - Mental health and behavioral coaching services
  - Family planning support via Carrot
  - Full new-hire tech package and home office furniture
  - Monthly Uber Eats credits, quarterly reimbursements for pet care/eldercare/childcare (UrbanSitter), pet insurance allowance, cell/internet reimbursement
- **Growth**: Rapidly scaling organization (93 employees and growing), active hiring across engineering, SCADA, project management, legal, and development roles

## Sources
1. [ipxpower.com](https://ipxpower.com/) – Main site & portfolio overview
2. [ipxpower.com/careers](https://ipxpower.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits description
3. [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/2657279D:US) – Bloomberg company profile
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ipx-power) – LinkedIn company page with employee data
5. [ipxpower.com/ipx-power-launches](https://ipxpower.com/ipx-power-launches-as-independent-power-producer-following-intersect-acquisition-by-google/) – Launch press release (March 10, 2026)

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