Battery Energy Storage System Operator I or II

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is looking for a Battery Energy Storage System Operator I or II to join their Planning, Engineering, and Construction team in Boise, Idaho. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, reliable, and affordable energy supply to communities in Idaho and Oregon. The operator will be responsible for remotely monitoring, controlling, and coordinating the Company’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets under various conditions, including normal and emergency situations. This involves real-time operation through centralized control systems, coordinating charging and discharging with Load Serving Operations and other stakeholders, and responding to alarms and system events. The individual will exercise judgment in time-sensitive situations, participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support, and contribute to the continuous improvement of BESS operations through record maintenance, procedure support, and coordination of maintenance activities. The role may also involve working in or coordinating with CIP-designated control room environments and understanding reliability and security requirements.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Operator I: High school diploma or GED
Operator I: 2 years of operations experience in a power/industrial setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
Operator II: High school diploma or GED
Operator II: 5 years of operations experience in a power/industrial setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
Job requires after hours, rotating on-call support.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of BESS components and controls (BMS/EMS/SCADA), PCS/inverters, HVAC, fire detection/suppression
Knowledge of Substation fundamentals
Knowledge of Work management systems
Knowledge of Microsoft 365
Knowledge of Utility safety practices
Knowledge of Basic networking/cyber hygiene
Preferred: Asset Suite, data historians (PI), SCADA principles, Utility Operations
Skills in preparing technical reports
Skills in clear written and verbal communication
Skills in facilitating cross-functional work
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities under time pressure
Ability to work independently and as part of high-performance teams
Ability to maintain data/records for compliance
Ability to travel and support field work safely
Operator I Preferred: AAS in electronics, electrical technology or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related field
Operator I Preferred: 2 years or more experience at IPC in a directly related area
Operator I Preferred: Vendor BESS certifications
Operator II Preferred: AAS in electronics, electrical technology or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related field
Operator II Preferred: 2 years of experience with BESS, power production, or substations operational experience
Operator II Direct experience with utility-scale BESS operations/commissioning
Operator II Experience administering LTSAs and Asset Suite
Operator II Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action plans
Operator II Preferred: Vendor BESS certifications

Responsibilities

Ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Company’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets by remotely monitoring, controlling, and coordinating system operations under normal and emergency conditions.
Performs real-time operation of BESS facilities through centralized control systems, coordinating charging and discharging activities with Load Serving Operations (LSO) and other internal stakeholders.
Responds to alarms, abnormal system conditions, and events; takes appropriate corrective action to protect personnel, equipment, and system reliability.
Coordinates field response by BESS technicians and contracted resources as needed.
Exercises sound judgment in time-sensitive operating conditions that may have significant operational, financial, and system reliability impacts.
Participates in a rotating on-call schedule and responds to unplanned outages and emergency conditions outside normal working hours.
Supports continuous improvement of BESS operations by maintaining accurate operating records, supporting procedure execution and updates, and coordinating outage and maintenance activities.
May periodically work in or coordinate with CIP-designated control room environments and is expected to understand applicable reliability and security requirements sufficient to support compliant operations.