Control Center Operator I

~ Headquartered in Salt Lake City, with offices in San Francisco, Long Beach and New York City, sPower is an independent power producer (IPP) with a deeply experienced management team with more than 20 years' success in energy management. ~

sPower owns and operates more than 150 utility and commercial distributed electrical generation systems. To date, sPower has deployed more than $2.5 billion of capital for its solar and wind projects. With 13 gigawatts between operating, construction and pipeline, sPower is actively buying select utility-scale renewable assets in virtually any stage of development in the United States.

With current operating capacity exceeding 1.1 GW, this position provides the opportunity to contribute to the operations and maintenance of one of the largest renewable energy portfolios in America while playing a pivotal role in ensuring that sPower operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. As sPower grows to become one of the leading IPPs in the industry, this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.

Position Overview

sPower is currently seeking a Control Center Operator I. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing fleet of utility-scale solar and wind assets
• Communicate with scheduling coordinators and other entities to coordinate day ahead, real time, and emergency operations
• Communicate with field O&M personnel for troubleshooting support and outage scheduling
• Create and track corrective maintenance tickets
• 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
• Cultivate a strict culture of compliance
• Obtain and maintain certifications that may be needed for further Control Center needs*

Qualifications

Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies:

• 0-2 years’ experience in control center operations, preferably for renewable energy assets
• Familiarity with NERC standards and impact on operations
• Operator certifications (NERC, PJM, etc.) a plus
• Ability to strictly follow operating procedures, without exception
• Familiarity with the maintenance of solar and wind generation assets
• Competency in plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to manage critical situations
• Willingness to undergo regular training to ensure safe, reliable and compliant operations
• Reliable, punctual and capable of being trusted with significant, unsupervised responsibility
• B.S. in engineering or related discipline preferred or equivalent military (i.e. Navy Nuclear) or industry experience
• Ability to thrive within a small, agile and fast-growing team*

Additional Requirements/Details:

• Must pass 7-year background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Willingness to work twelve-hour rotating shiftwork

FLSA Status:

• Non-Exempt

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; competitive