Clint Hawthorne

About Clint Hawthorne

With more than 17 years of leadership in the Distributed Energy Solutions (DES) and Demand Response (DR) space, I specialize in harnessing DR, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and photovoltaic (PV) technology to drive operational excellence and achieve both company and customer goals.I have a proven track record in managing end-to-end programs—defining vision, developing and executing tactical plans, and measuring success through cost reduction, performance monitoring, improved operational availability, and faster time to resolution. My focus is on ensuring assets are consistently available and optimized for peak financial performance, supported by comprehensive 24/7 monitoring and rapid issue resolution for reliable participation in energy markets.My expertise spans implementing robust preventative and corrective maintenance strategies, managing diverse teams and contractors, and developing scalable processes for asset and systems monitoring, issue identification, and root-cause analysis. I collaborate closely with Network Operations, Software Engineering, and Hardware Engineering to swiftly resolve complex technical challenges and maintain operational integrity.I take pride in providing actionable executive reporting on asset performance, maintenance activities, issue trends, and resolution times, ensuring transparency and strategic insight for stakeholders. I also offer critical feedback to procurement and internal teams, identifying supplier and contractor trends to drive continuous improvement.Skilled in inventory management, I oversee the procurement and stewardship of spare parts to maximize asset reliability. My cross-functional approach includes working with quality assurance, customer care, operations, and product management to develop strategies, implementation plans, and budgets that address field quality issues and support sustained operational success.Let\'s connect if you’re passionate about driving innovation and performance in the energy sector!

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Compass Datacenters

   Feb 2026 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

Education

• OTJ University, Red Oak High

  Journeyman Electricans License, Contruction/Management

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Management
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Power Systems
• Energy
• Project Planning
• Alternative Energy
• Strategic Planning
• Electrical Controls
• Green Technology
• Project Coordination
• Management
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Project Delivery
• Project Management
• Project Estimation
• Electrical Design
• Energy Conservation
• Cleantech
• Smart Grid
• Power Generation
• Testing
• Electrical Maintenance
• Process Improvement
• Hvac
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Sustainability
• Project Engineering
• Commissioning
• Electricians
• Electrical Contracting
• Electrical Safety
• Energy Efficiency