About this role
Intersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. They are seeking a Reciprocating Gas Engine Subject Matter Expert to own the uptime and reliability of gas engine systems in mission-critical data center operations, ensuring high-performance energy delivery and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Own and improve uptime, MTBF, and overall system availability across deployed assets
- Lead technical oversight of reciprocating gas engine systems in mission-critical data center environments
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues to maintain continuous, high-reliability operations
- Optimize transient load response and block-loading capabilities to meet Tier III/IV requirements
- Use real-time operational data to make rapid decisions during load events and ensure alignment with facility demand
- Analyze system performance to identify inefficiencies and proactively prevent failures
- Develop and manage telemetry dashboards to monitor combustion stability and oil health in real time
- Implement predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring strategies to shift from reactive to proactive operations
- Serve as the operational authority during Stage-Gate reviews, ensuring systems meet reliability and uptime standards before entering service
- Partner with engineering teams to eliminate single points of failure across Balance of Plant systems
- Validate engine systems, controls, SCADA integration, and backup power performance for operational readiness
- Collaborate with OEMs, service providers, and operators to improve system performance and maintenance practices
- Leverage industry relationships to stay ahead of emerging technologies and operational best practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 7–10 years of experience working with reciprocating gas engines in power generation, oil & gas, or mission-critical environments such as data centers
- Deep expertise with engine platforms such as CAT, Waukesha, or Jenbacher
- Strong understanding of engine controls, SCADA systems, and monitoring platforms
- Experience with predictive maintenance, condition-based monitoring, and reliability engineering methodologies
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize large-scale gas engine systems in high-uptime environments
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system interactions, particularly in load-following applications
- Experience operating in Tier III/IV or other mission-critical environments with strict uptime requirements
- Familiarity with emissions control systems and regulatory compliance considerations
- Ability to interpret operational data and translate insights into measurable performance improvements
- Ability to communicate complex thermodynamic and mechanical issues as clear operational risks and decisions
- Established relationships with OEMs, service providers, and operators within gas engine or distributed energy ecosystems
- Deep understanding of power generation strategies, including redundancy and uptime requirements in data center or industrial environments
- Familiarity with fuel variability challenges, methane number impacts, and evolving fuel strategies such as hydrogen blending
- A hands-on, analytical approach that will help you solve complex technical challenges in fast-paced environments
- Composure and resilience when managing critical infrastructure issues or system failures
- A commitment to technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement aligned with Intersect's values