Technical Operations Leads

IPX Power USA, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food stipend

Phone/internet reimbursement

Pet insurance

Home office setup

Wellhub+

Job summary

IPX Power USA, LLC in Houston seeks a leader for Technical Operations to guide complex engineering projects in renewables. You will drive performance optimization of solar PV and battery storage, using data analytics and automation to monitor and improve assets at scale.

Responsibilities include PV yield assessment, loss modeling, KPI development, and monitoring system implementation with Python-based analysis and PVsyst/PlantPredict tools. Occasional travel and telecommuting may occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy Engineering or related field.
• Five years progressive experience in solar energy operations.
• Experience leading technical teams on utility-scale solar projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects in renewables with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee PV system performance benchmarking and data analytics.
• Manage SCADA, DAS, and monitoring integrations and testing.
• Direct repowering and retrofit initiatives for solar plants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

PlantPredict

Python

SCADA

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.

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

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.