Head of High Voltage Operations

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intersect powerDenver (CO)

General and Operations Managers Electric Power Distribution

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Manager

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$221,000 - $260,000

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About the role

High Voltage Operations & Maintenance Leader Intersect Power's Operations & Maintenance organization is seeking a High Voltage Operations & Maintenance Leader to lead the strategy, technical governance, and operational execution of high-voltage infrastructure across a growing utility-scale fleet. The High Voltage Operations & Maintenance Leader serves as the senior authority for substations, transmission lines, relay protection systems, and interconnection facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and precise execution of all HV maintenance and recovery activities. You'll oversee a highly specialized internal team responsible for complex maintenance, emergency response, and technical troubleshooting across assets ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV. This role partners closely with Engineering, Reliability, Construction, and NERC Compliance teams to improve operability, strengthen infrastructure resilience, and maintain industry-leading grid availability standards. Your leadership will directly influence system reliability, field safety, and operational readiness across Intersect's portfolio. This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring the reliability, safety, and long-term operability of utility-scale power infrastructure. The Operations & Maintenance organization partners cross-functionally across Engineering, Construction, Reliability, and Compliance to maximize asset performance and support rapid portfolio growth. Team members contribute to highly collaborative, technically challenging work that directly impacts grid reliability, operational excellence, and the scalability of Intersect's infrastructure platform. What You'll DoLead Specialized HV Operations Drive Technical Governance & Reliability Strengthen Infrastructure Resilience Advance Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Programs Support Compliance & Operational Readiness What You'll BringB.S. in Electrical Engineering required, preferably with a Power Systems emphasis Professional Engineer (P.E.) license strongly preferred 15+ years of experience in high-voltage engineering and operations across systems ranging from 34.5kV to 500kVProven experience leading and scaling specialized field-based HV maintenance teams Deep expertise in SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) relay protection logic, coordination studies, and protection system troubleshooting Advanced knowledge of substation equipment maintenance, including transformers, breakers, GIS systems, and associated infrastructure Expertise in transformer oil chemistry analysis (DGA), power factor testing, SF6 management, and advanced HV diagnostic methodologies Strong familiarity with IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety best practices Experience supporting NERC-related technical maintenance and compliance readiness activities Ability to influence cross-functional leaders across Engineering, Construction, Reliability, and Operations teams Strategic leadership capabilities combined with strong field execution instincts and operational decision-making A collaborative, safety-focused leadership style that supports mentorship, accountability, and continuous improvement Strong communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical concepts into actionable operational guidance

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 MavenMental 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.

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