Remote Control Room Operator

Summary

Join Nexamp, a company leading the clean energy movement, and be part of a team that's changing the world. As an Operations Center Dispatcher, you'll be responsible for real-time remote monitoring and operation of Nexamp's Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage assets. You'll work in a fast-paced, mission-based environment with a future-focused team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science)
• 3+ years of experience in a related field (e.g., power generation, transmission and distribution)

Responsibilities

• Operate Nexamp PV, Storage, and future Microgrid and Utility Scale generation assets in a manner that meets or exceeds all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
• Ensure the safe and effective remote operation of Nexamp’s managed portfolio, including ancillary and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment as assigned, through the detection of alarms, changes in parameters, outages, anomalies, and abnormal conditions, to maintain stable and efficient operations
• Identify basic abnormal operations for undocumented situations by using basic critical thinking and react appropriately to maintain safe and effective operation
• Help supervise and lead a team of Distributed Generation Operators providing guidance and training on proper operating requirements, customer and utility interactions and emergency response
• Work to develop SOPs for the future Utility Scale Assets as well as review of the DGO SOPs
• Optimize operations based on defined procedures to maximize revenues while satisfying all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and to meet assigned Key Results and Key Performance Indicators
• Collaborate with regional transmission operators, the local ISOs and site operations and maintenance personnel to implement scheduled maintenance plans, and to restore generation following unexpected disruptions to normal operations
• React to directives and abnormal conditions immediately in accordance with Nexamp processes and SOPs, to guarantee safe and compliant operations
• Record data, log information and compile and distribute reports as required
• Act proactively using core operator fundamentals by anticipating critical conditions, checking status based on all parameters available, identifying abnormal situations not necessarily captured by an alarm, etc
• Conduct remote troubleshooting utilizing equipment monitoring platforms to diagnose and remotely solve common issues before escalating to the plant personnel
• Maintain continuous coverage and responsibility while on-duty, remaining alert, attentive, ready, and able to respond to any normal, abnormal, or emergency situations
• Complete required internal and external training requirements, including any NERC required training and certifications, and ISO/RTO required training and certifications as necessary
• Collaborate and inform decision making across teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) employer-match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
• Commuter benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement