Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary: Operator I is a control room operator with full responsibility for operating and monitoring within our Operations Control Center (OCC) the status of all renewable energy assets (Solar, BESS, Wind) on a continuous basis to ensure that the system meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner. Operator I ensures that all renewable energy assets operations are conducted in the most efficient and reliable manner and according to industry best practices. Operator I operates within all regulatory requirements, as well as environmental and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Monitors and operates renewable assets within our fleet including alarm and warning resolution, curtailment procedures, call-out procedures, casualty control, and emergency action planning.
• Ensures maximum SCADA connectivity and resolves SCADA/communication failures to ensure control and monitoring capabilities are always available.
• Follows optimized communication systems for our renewable energy asset fleet, between the OCC and local site personnel, balancing authorities, transmission operators, and off-takers.
• Maintains formal operator logs of real-time activities, notifications, and communications as required by procedural and contractual requirements.
• Supports the operations of the O&M and Asset Management Group to help provide a rapid market response to certain pertinent events and to support cost-effective ISO scheduling and settlements.
• Supports scheduling unplanned outages with Scheduling Entities.
• Actively supports the Maintenance Team in the execution of maintenance plans by providing support (Lockout/Tagout), equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, or other areas as needed.
• Participates in the administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Maintains RES safety standards.
• Presents support and leads by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• High energy, positive, and ability to work well in a team environment with proven attention to detail.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's Technical/Electrical/Engineering degree (preferred)
• 2+ years of control room experience
• Scheduling/progress control techniques
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations
• Oral and written communication skills
• High energy, positive, and ability to work well in a team environment with proven attention to detail.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred and direct experience in operations control centers
• Proficient knowledge of energy management and trending analysis software, SCADA, and Microsoft Office software

Anticipated base salary range: $30.29/hr. - $ 35.10/hr.

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representatives of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Rarely: Pushing, pulling, lifting 15-30 lbs., crouching, grasping, kneeling, and stooping are required

Occasionally: Carrying 15-30 lbs., climbing, gripping, handling, pinching, reaching, repetitive motions, and walking is required

Frequently: Reading, vision, sitting, and standing are required.

Rarely exposed to noise and hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.