Control Center Operator I
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Control Center Operator I to join our renewable energy control center team. This entry-level control center role is responsible for monitoring renewable energy assets, reviewing system alarms, documenting operational activity, and escalating abnormal conditions in accordance with approved procedures. The Control Center Operator I supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations by maintaining situational awareness, communicating clearly during routine and abnormal conditions, and learning the tools, procedures, and reliability expectations used in a mission-critical control center environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to monitor multiple systems, recognize abnormal conditions, and escalate issues in a timely manner.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow procedures, ask clarifying questions, and remain calm during changing operational conditions.
- Valid driver's license required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, technical degree, or coursework in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Entry-level experience in renewable energy, utility operations, electrical systems, field operations, dispatch, monitoring, or a technical operations environment preferred.
- Basic understanding of renewable energy assets, electrical systems, control center operations, or grid operations preferred.
- Familiarity with SCADA, Microsoft Office, ticketing systems, operator logs, or related technical tools preferred.
- NERC System Operator Certification preferred or may be required as the role progresses, depending on assigned reliability-related duties.
- NABCEP Associate certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor renewable energy assets, alarms, dashboards, weather impacts, communications status, and system performance using SCADA and related control center tools.
- Identify alarms, abnormal readings, communication issues, and equipment status changes, then escalate issues to senior operators, lead operators, or management as required.
- Record shift activity, system events, alarms, notifications, and follow-up items in operator logs and required reporting systems.
- Follow approved operating procedures, checklists, communication protocols, and escalation paths during routine monitoring and abnormal conditions.
- Communicate clearly with control center team members, field personnel, asset management, and other internal stakeholders as directed.
- Support emergency response activities by following instructions, documenting actions, maintaining awareness of active events, and escalating information promptly.
- Participate in shift handoffs by sharing current asset status, open issues, abnormal conditions, and pending follow-up items.
- Follow applicable safety, operational, and compliance expectations, including accurate documentation and timely issue reporting.
- Complete required operator training, build familiarity with renewable energy operations, and develop proficiency with control center tools, procedures, and communication expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
