Renewable System Operator

Title: Renewable System Operator
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida – LUTZ
Shift: Unknown

TECO is hiring for two open positions and can hire candidates at two different levels:

• Renewable System Operator
• Senior Renewable System Operator

The Renewable System Operator (RSO) is responsible for monitoring and controlling TEC Solar & Energy Storage generating units, acknowledging and responding to alarms, analyzing, coordinating, dispatching and documenting trouble alarms and switching tasks. The RSO uses independent judgment to direct field personnel to respond to system problems and requests within Tampa Electric’s renewable systems and acts as the Generator Operator, performing functions in compliance with all applicable NERC and TEC Open‑Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) requirements.

Performs complex technical assignments, with decision‑making responsibility requiring discretion and independent judgment with limited direction from the Manager, Renewables Control Center.

• Monitor, schedule and control the Solar & Energy Storage renewables system status and alarms, including solar curtailment. (20%)
• For energized work, issue Solar Array Circuit’s Energized Work Permits requested by Journey Solar Technician or Solar Contractor personnel and document any Energized Work Permits issued. (20%)
• For de‑energized work, issue lower‑voltage side of the substation GSU clearances requested by Authorized Solar Ops, Substation, or Solar Contractor personnel and document any issued and released clearances. (20%)
• Use Ignition SCADA, ADMS, EMS, and other resources to analyze and diagnose issues, and responsibly direct field team members with information to resolve. (10%)
• Document results of field visits to troubleshoot and report all unusual electrical system issues to the Manager, Electrical Operations Solar, and/or the Senior Engineer, Solar Operations. (10%)
• Plan and coordinate Solar crews as needed to resolve system problems during normal & abnormal hours and storm conditions. (10%)
• Communicate with Solar & Energy Storage Leadership and Engineering the daily renewables forecast and actual availability and maintain renewable circuit maps. (10%)

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Related college, technical degree, line worker or substation electrician.

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering with 1 year experience in an electric utility or a minimum of 2 years of experience performing duties similar to a Tampa Electric Energy Control Room Operator, Energy System Operator, Distribution System Operator, Journeyman Lineworker, Troubleshooter, Substation Electrician, Solar Technician, Combined Cycle Specialist, IGCC Process Specialist, Cable Splicer, Distribution Design Technician, or Planner/Scheduler.
• Preferred: Experience with computer applications such as EMS, Workman, CAD, GIS and Work Pro.

• Required: Working knowledge of Tampa Electric or similar electric renewables system.
• Required: Must have demonstrated success in operating Ignition, ADMS or EMS applications.
• Required: Demonstrated initiative and independence in work assignments and potential for assuming greater responsibilities.
• Required: Knowledge/ability in originating and issuing distribution, substation, and load transfer switching.
• Preferred: Strong working knowledge of renewables generation and electric underground and overhead switching.

Acts independently, performs all duties and responsibilities of RSO without restriction and provides work direction to other RSO(s).

• Perform Duties & Responsibilities of the RSO; provide leadership in the Renewables Control Center directing all operations, monitoring and diagnostic work. (40%)
• Responsible for continuous improvement and training support of new RSO(s). (20%)
• Write and issue required solar and energy storage switching requests. (20%)
• Provide directions to the RSO for issuing solar and energy storage switching and energized work permit instructions and review other RSO switching.…