Battery Energy Storage System Operator I or II

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

1d•$43 - $63•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. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Company’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets. The operator will remotely monitor, control, and coordinate system operations under normal and emergency conditions using centralized control systems. Responsibilities include coordinating charging and discharging activities, responding to alarms and abnormal system conditions, and taking corrective actions to protect personnel, equipment, and system reliability. The role also involves coordinating field responses, exercising sound judgment in time-sensitive situations, and participating in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours support. Additionally, the operator will support continuous improvement by maintaining operating records, assisting with procedure updates, and coordinating outage and maintenance activities. Periodic work in CIP-designated control room environments and understanding of reliability and security requirements are also expected.

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Preferred: AAS in electronics, electrical technology or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related field (for both Operator I and II)
Preferred: 2 years or more experience at IPC in a directly related area (Operator I)
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 (for both Operator I and II)
Preferred: Asset Suite, data historians (PI), SCADA principles, Utility Operations (for competitive candidate knowledge)

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.