ROCC Operator

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On Site locations:
US, Salt Lake City, UTtime type:
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R1061598
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The Salt Lake City Remote Operating Control Center (ROCC) is currently seeking a Control Room Operator to remotely monitor the operation of a large renewable asset portfolio across various regions, particularly, CAISO and WECC. The current portfolio is diverse, comprised of Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Solar + Battery systems.  Under limited supervision of a Control Room Team Lead, Control Room Operator will monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process data and remotely operate wind turbine generators, solar sites and battery systems.
The successful candidate will have experience in control room operations, the power industry, record of working rotating/swing shifts, and demonstrated ability to work in high performing teams under limited supervision.
This position involves remotely monitoring and operating generation units in various states from our ROCC located in
** Salt Lake City, UT.*
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* Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

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* * Oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing fleet of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS assets
* Monitor portfolio via SCADA system for asset faults, errors, alarms, site underperformance and notify/dispatch appropriate parties if faults cannot be reset/cleared.
* Adjust plant operating parameters (Real Power Generation, Voltage, Power Factor) as directed by the Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, and Operations Management.
* Make required operational reports to various grid entities (Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, Balancing Authority, Scheduling Coordinators).
* Communicate with and dispatch field O&M personnel for troubleshooting site equipment.
* Coordinate outage support and energy isolation with field O&M personnel and TOP.
* Develop and manage outage schedules and forecasting activities.
* Interact frequently with cross-functional teams across the AES organization and with other external organizations.
* Create and track corrective maintenance tickets, with prior experience using SAP.
* Contribute to the development of plant-specific operating procedures incorporating all requirements from NERC, PPA’s, IA’s and relevant Functional Entities.
* Assist in the onboarding and integration of new generation assets.
* Contribute to a strict culture of regulatory compliance.
* Obtain and maintain certifications that may be needed for further Control Center needs (i.e., NERC or PJM Certification).
Not currently required.
* Participate in safety activities including weather monitoring and routine & emergency response communications.
* Interact with customers on issues related to asset performance and reliability.
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