Control Center Operator Intern
About The Position
Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us. Overview Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a highly motivated intern to help monitor the daily operation of a rapidly growing portfolio of utility-scale PV plants. The Control Center Intern will join our operator team to perform continuous real-time monitoring and control of Solar Facility performance, energy yield, and output. Over the summer the intern will be trained in the essential knowledge and skills necessary to monitor and operate utility-scale solar generation facilities.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to obtain unescorted access for NERC/CIP facilities
- Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables
Nice To Haves
- BS (in progress) in a technical field of study, Engineering preferred
- Knowledge of power generation design or operations
- Knowledge of PV systems, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
- Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found via DAS/SCADA.
- Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
- Proficiency with MS Office suite
- Experience working with a CMMS platform (preferably for power generation facility)
- Experience working with DAS and/or SCADA systems
Responsibilities
- Complete initial operator training program designed to prepare candidates to independently perform remote monitoring and operation of solar facilities.
- Closely monitor the day-to-day operation of numerous 2MW to 100MW solar projects.
- Respond to DAS Alerts, SCADA Alarms, and abnormal facility conditions by alerting appropriate parties.
- Act as point of contact for field technicians, remote plant operators, utilities, and transmission operators regarding performance, control, and schedules for solar facilities.
- Responsible for maintaining availability levels at each solar facility as well as following curtailment directives.
- Perform daily reporting of solar facility performance.
- Data analysis of underperforming systems.
- Aid field technicians with system troubleshooting and providing routine dispatch.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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