Field Operations Lead

Company Overview

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’re 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, as a result 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’re 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 Role

As part of IPX Power’s Operations team, you’ll lead the field execution that keeps our operating portfolio performing safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll oversee day-to-day plant operations across a growing fleet, guide teams responsible for physical plant performance and operational technology, and partner closely with Asset Management, Engineering, EHS, Finance, Legal, and Trading. This role delivers availability and production results, cost discipline, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing IPX Power’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring assets are operated to the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance. The Operations team partners across the business to scale a reliable portfolio, support new project delivery, and build durable processes that enable long-term growth and professional development.

What You’ll Do

Ensure Safe, Reliable Plant Performance

• Ensure operating projects meet availability and production targets by quickly identifying, prioritizing, and resolving plant performance issues
• Uphold safety and compliance standards across all sites, reinforcing a strong culture of operational discipline
• Apply root cause analysis methodologies to prevent repeat issues and improve long-term reliability

Lead Day-to-Day Field Operations

• Direct daily operations from planning through execution across the operating portfolio
• Oversee field personnel and third-party O&M providers, including performance management and future vendor selection
• Ensure clear escalation paths and timely resolution of operational risks

Drive Operational Excellence and Efficiency

• Develop and implement operational strategies, processes, and procedures aligned with company goalsIdentify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, and operating efficiency
• Standardize best practices across sites while remaining responsive to site-specific needs

Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Development, EHS, Trading, and Legal to support seamless operations
• Communicate clearly with executives on plant performance, maintenance issues, and operational risks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, EPCs, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory agencies

Manage Budgets and External Partners

• Oversee operational budgets and forecasts, ensuring cost-effective execution
• Manage warranty claims and technical discussions with OEMs and contractors
• Support long-term planning for portfolio expansion and operational scale

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in operations management for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage assets
• Deep knowledge of PV and BESS technologies, including system design, operations, and maintenance
• Experience operating assets within CAISO or ERCOT markets
• Proven success leading large, geographically distributed field teams and third-party O&M providers
• Strong understanding of energy market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and safety requirements
• Extensive experience working with OEMs and contractors on warranty matters
• Hands-on expertise with root cause analysis and remediation programs
• Experience building, documenting, and improving operational processes and proceduresBudgeting and financial management experience across operating portfolios
• Leadership style that drives accountability, continuous improvement, and team development
• Clear communicator who can translate complex operational issues for technical and executive audiences
• Results-oriented mindset that will help you succeed in improving plant performance and reliability