Control Center Operator I [On-site]

h2Scope of Position/h2 pstronguAbout Us/u/strongstrong:/strong/p p /p pEDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids./p p /p pstronguBenefits Perks/u/strongstrong: /strong/p p /p pEDF Renewables offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:/p ul listrongCompetitive bonus incentives/strong. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program./li listrongComprehensive health coverage/strong. EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents./li listrongRewarding 401k. /strongEDF Renewables provides a generous matching contribution./li /ul pWe are also proud to offer:/p ul liFavorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service./li liRewarding learning career development and advancement opportunities./li liSupportive mentorship buddy programs./li /ul pBe a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future./p p /p pstronguSalary Range/u/strongstrong:/strong The full pay range for this role is $28.00 to $47.00 per hour. The target range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location./p p /p pFrom the company's state-of-the-art control center, Operators monitor conditions within the renewable energy plants managed in the OCC. Key function is to mitigate equipment downtime and production losses through responsive, timely actions to maximize plant performance. Control Center Operators remotely monitor and control turbine, inverter, and BOP plant equipment from the control room using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operation./p h2Responsibilities/h2 ul liComplete applicable safety program training requirements per the IIPP annually. Read, understand, and apply information such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals/li liMaintain safe, reliable, and efficient operation including maximizing generation and operate facility within all applicable permits/li liRespond to changing conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency/li liVisually monitor and read parameters, data points, and sensor outputs at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and to detect faults and malfunctions/li liMonitor data such as weather conditions including wind speed, direction, turbulence, irradiance, storms, or equipment temperatures, voltage, current, power, and VAR’s/li liAdjust manual controls or verify automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, based on utility/ISO/customer requirements. Accurately change control equipment setpoints/li liRecord operation actions taken during shift in operator's logbook or other automated logging mechanisms/li liAnticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, discover opportunities for improvements, and take appropriate action/li liAble to become proficient in operating computers, the OCC’s Integrated SCADA system, and all other plant SCADA systems used in monitoring and controlling plant operations/li liUse weather information from weather services and interconnected companies to respond to load demand changes as directed through curtailment orders and outage directives/li liEnsure compliance to all regulatory and contractual requirements through adherence to all operational procedures, processes, and policies/li liCoordinate with regional personnel and system operators from other companies on matters pertaining to customer problems or demands. Utilize accurate and efficient three-way communication skills on inbound and outbound telephone conversations/li liAdvanced staff works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and ascertains probable cause/li liAll other duties as assigned/li /ul pstrongWorking conditions:/strong /p pControl Center Operators spend 100% of their time in the OCC facility, excluding safety and scheduled training exercises. Shift assignments in the 24/7/365 work setting include extended workdays and the ability to work other shifts as required, to include overtime, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as necessary. /p h2Qualifications/h2 ul liAble to maintain confidentiality, be detail oriented and disciplined, and adept at multi-tasking./li liAble to demonstrate good work habits including, but not limited to, excellent attendance patterns and being to work on time./li liConduct and present himself/herself in a professional manner./li liExcellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated ability to follow instructions diligently./li liDemonstrated good analytical skills to process information in a timely and accurate manner. Math skills sufficient to accurately complete required job functions./li liDemonstrated computer skills required with ability to learn and use MS Office suite programs, unique plant SCADA systems, and network/communication systems to identify plant interconnectivity issues./li liUnderstanding of the operation and control of power plants highly desired. Knowledge of NERC operating policies a plus. Ability to train for and become NERC certified is a desired advancement path for operators./li liA minimum of 2-5+ years of applicable work using computers or similar industrial equipment, experience in power plant operations considered a plus. Military or maritime background is an asset./li liA minimum of 2-4 years of education with a degree from an accredited engineering or technical school preferred./li liMust be able to work other shifts as required, including overtime, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as necessary. Experience in 24/7 work settings preferred./li /ul p /p