Ops Tech Services for SCADA/Controls

Intersect

122d • $185,000 - $195,000

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Ops Tech Services team, you’ll administer and enhance the SCADA, controls, and operational technology (OT) systems that power our growing portfolio of renewable and conventional generation assets. You’ll ensure reliable operations across PV, wind, BESS, gas GenSets, and data center loads managing everything from SCADA/HMI systems and historian platforms to PLC/DCS logic and protections. You’ll also partner with OT security to implement cybersecurity measures, support incident response, and safeguard system integrity. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, and vendors, you’ll help commission new assets, integrate control systems, and drive optimized performance across the fleet.

Requirements

• 5+ years of OT/ICS experience with SCADA, HMI, PLC/DCS, historian, and control systems
• Background in power generation environments including PV, wind, BESS, and gas GenSets
• Strong knowledge of protections and controls, including relays, logic, and grid standards
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, and DNP3
• Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks such as NERC CIP, IEC 62443, or NIST CSF
• Proficiency in system maintenance, patching, backups, and troubleshooting
• Clear documentation and vendor coordination skills, with proven cross-team collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SCADA and HMI systems to ensure reliability
• Configure and validate historian platforms and data structures for accurate plant reporting
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC/DCS logic while integrating new equipment and GenSets
• Support relay configuration, logic validation, and integration with SCADA/PLC environments
• Commission and integrate PLCs/RTUs with SCADA, HMIs, historians, and protection systems
• Collaborate with vendors on deployments, upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Implement cybersecurity best practices in alignment with OT Security teams
• Support patching, backups, and endpoint protection for OT environments
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis
• Maintain clear system documentation and participate in change management processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including NERC CIP and related frameworks
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and external vendors to deliver seamless solutions

Benefits

• Compensation: USD$ 185,000- $195,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)
• Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot
• Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation
• 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP
• $150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup

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