Associate ROCC Operator
About The Position
The Associate ROCC Operator is an entry-level position in NextEra Energy Resources’ Renewable Operations Control Center (ROCC), which centrally monitors and operates the company’s renewable energy portfolio. The role combines restoration work with foundational engineering-operator tasks, including real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and restoration of wind, solar, and battery-storage assets. Operators coordinate operating instructions and market conditions with customers and internal teams while maintaining compliance with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, and contractual requirements. The position also supports safe and reliable operation of existing assets and onboarding and monitoring of new sites through construction. Training and development opportunities and structured career progression are provided through demonstrated competencies, certifications, and performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate degree or equivalent experience; an associate degree in a technical field is preferred.
- Experience: 0+ years; the position description notes 0–2 years in power generation, renewable energy, or a related technical field, with internships or coursework acceptable.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety practices.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and renewable energy technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor renewable generation assets using SCADA and other control platforms, and respond to alarms and alerts.
- Execute restoration procedures following outages or abnormal conditions, and assist with diagnosing and resolving operational issues.
- Maintain accurate logs of operational activities and restoration events and adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with field technicians, engineering teams, market operations, schedulers, marketers, transmission operators, and balancing authorities.
- Ensure renewable generation assets operate in accordance with safety and compliance requirements.
- Maximize availability, reliability, and revenue through alarm monitoring and response.
- Respond to, troubleshoot, and recover from off-normal events involving substation protection and operation.
- Manage initial emergency response for safety, cyber, and environmental events.
- Plan outages and execute high-voltage switching orders to support equipment maintenance.
- Coordinate maintenance and testing, high-voltage clearances, generation-event troubleshooting and restoration, and substation fault troubleshooting and resets.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Training and development opportunities.
- Relocation provided, if applicable.
- Employee benefits are offered to support employees and their eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
