Control Center Operator - Level 2

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

5d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Control Center Operator – Level 2 will independently manage routine and moderately complex OCC work from recognition through closure. The Level II Operator applies procedures, tools, facts, and judgment to common operational variation; maintains workflow continuity; coordinates across teams; and serves as a technical resource and routine-work support for Level I Operators. This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of relevant control center, renewable energy, utility, or comparable operational experience, or demonstrated equivalent capability.
Demonstrated successful performance of Level I responsibilities.
Working knowledge of utility-scale renewable operations, medium- and high-voltage concepts, SCADA/control behavior, networking/telemetry, compliance concepts, and operational documentation as applicable to assigned work.
Ability to analyze conditions, prioritize independently, troubleshoot in real time, and communicate complex technical information clearly.
Strong organizational, customer service, interpersonal, and computer skills.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Perform all Level I responsibilities consistently and independently for assigned qualifications and focus roles.
Own standard events, investigations, planned work, directives, alarms, requests, and coordination activities through completion, transfer, or documented escalation.
Distinguish and communicate ownership of conditions and events among teams.
Apply procedures to conditions, adapt to common variations, and use evidence from Fleetview, HMI/SCADA, OpLog, CMMS, Site Details, communications, and other approved resources to progress work.
Execute and validate generator, POI, inverter, tracker, outage, switching-support, and directive actions in accordance with approved controls and communication requirements.
Prioritize multiple routine or moderately complex items while protecting safety, compliance, contractual obligations, external commitments, and continuity.
Coordinate with technicians, utilities, clients, project teams, SCADA, IT, HV, Compliance, and other support groups.
Maintain OpLog workflows, track event progression, and coordinate with supporting roles when actions or documentation remain outstanding.
Support Level I Operators during routine work, explain how tools and procedures connect, model documentation and communication standards, and serve as an accessible technical resource.
Identify recurring information, procedure, training, alarm, tool, or ownership gaps and route feedback to the Supervisor, T&P, RC, or other responsible group.
Support planned work, new-site activities, testing, and periods of elevated volume as qualified.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of switching procedures and the safety aspects associated with substation device operations.
Understand how site conditions and operational actions affect generator performance and relevant operational metrics.
Collaborate with internal and external IT and SCADA teams to investigate and support resolution of connectivity or plant-control application issues.
Demonstrate working knowledge of applicable NERC requirements, Interconnection Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, and other requirements relevant to assigned OCC responsibilities.
Maintain flexibility in shift assignments due to 24/7 operations