Associate OCC Operator

Leeward Energy•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Associate OCC Operator (P1) supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of LRE’s renewable energy fleet from its 24/7 Operations Control Center. Working under general supervision and within approved procedures and operating authority, the operator monitors plant and grid conditions, executes operating instructions, coordinates with internal and external entities, documents operational events, and supports responses to normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions. The role follows applicable NERC reliability standards, ISO/RTO rules and protocols, and interconnection requirements. This is an associate-level development role. The operator is expected to complete assigned OCC training, demonstrate required competencies, and obtain applicable operator certification within established timelines, including PJM Generation Operator certification within six months of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–2 years of operational, utility, power plant, renewable energy, control room, military, industrial, or other safety-critical experience.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and other computer systems.
Current authorization to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis, without needing an employment visa now or in the future.
Ability to satisfy applicable background, access, and compliance requirements.
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with occasional overtime.
Ability to remain seated and work at computer and communication systems for extended periods while maintaining continuous situational awareness.
Ability to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to travel within the United States as required for training, meetings, or operational support.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, operations, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in utility operations, power generation, a control room, dispatch, military operations, industrial operations, or another safety-critical environment.
Working knowledge of renewable generation, BESS operations, SCADA/EMS, NERC Reliability Standards, or ISO/RTO operations.
PJM Generation Operator certification, NERC System Operator certification, or another applicable ISO/RTO certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor wind, solar, and energy storage facilities using approved systems and tools, and promptly report abnormal or uncertain conditions.
Support safe facility operations within equipment ratings, facility limits, interconnection requirements, System Operating Limits, and approved operating procedures.
Receive, document, and carry out operating instructions from authorized internal and external entities under the direction of qualified OCC personnel and approved procedures.
Communicate plant conditions, outages, curtailments, communication issues, grid events, and emergency conditions to appropriate personnel.
Direct and support site personnel and internal support teams during performance issues, service activities, and restoration efforts affecting facility availability or production.
Maintain accurate and timely operational logs, notifications, status updates, and shift-turnover information.
Follow applicable NERC, regional, ISO/RTO, company, safety, and cybersecurity requirements under supervision.
Complete internal and external training, competency evaluations, and professional development activities within established timelines.
Obtain PJM Generation Operator certification within six months of hire.
Seek guidance when conditions are unclear or outside assigned authority, and promptly escalate operational issues.
Respond to shift coverage needs as required to maintain continuous OCC coverage.