Assistant Site Manager (Electrical Operations)

Intersect

4d • Remote

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Operations team, you’ll help ensure the performance, safety, and long-term reliability of utility-scale solar and energy storage assets at the Quantum I/II site. This role blends hands-on fieldwork with technical problem-solving, serving as a critical bridge between on-site operations and centralized Technical Services. You’ll build deep expertise in plant performance, maintenance quality, and contractor oversight while developing the foundational skills to lead a world-class power generation facility. This role is designed as an early-career growth opportunity, with a focus on learning the full scope of site operations—from technical diagnostics to safety leadership and contractor management—while contributing meaningfully to plant reliability from day one.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 1–3 years of hands-on field experience with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical manuals
• Experience gathering and analyzing operational data from SCADA systems, inverter platforms, or CMMS tools
• Familiarity with utility-scale power generation, energy storage, or similar industrial environments will help you ramp quickly
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information between field teams and engineering stakeholders
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on precision, quality, and continuous improvement
• Curiosity and motivation to develop expertise across multiple generation technologies, including solar, storage, and thermal systems
• A safety-first approach and a commitment to building reliable, high-performing assets
• Collaborative, growth-oriented work style that supports team success and knowledge sharing

Responsibilities

• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts by gathering field data, downloading equipment logs, and providing site-level context to improve failure diagnostics
• Act as the primary field liaison to Technical Services, identifying recurring equipment issues and contributing to fleet-wide reliability improvements
• Coordinate and track specialized condition monitoring activities (infrared, ultrasound, NDT), ensuring findings are reviewed and resolved
• Oversee third-party O&M providers, ensuring work aligns with contractual and technical standards
• Perform quality audits on preventive maintenance activities, verifying accurate measurements and proper tool usage
• Participate in pre-job planning with contractors to confirm technical scope, expectations, and critical quality checkpoints
• Partner with the Site Manager to develop capabilities in budgeting, safety leadership (HSE), compliance, and stakeholder management
• Contribute to the development of standardized work practices and training materials to support future in-house technician teams
• Help foster a safety-first, high-performance culture across site operations and contractor teams
• Assist in construction-to-operations handoff activities, including inspections and commissioning validation
• Ensure systems meet reliability and performance expectations at commercial operation
• Contribute to establishing strong operational foundations for long-term asset success

Benefits

• Compensation: $118,000 to $135,000 (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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level