Control Room Supervisor

MN8 Energy • Coppell, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

MN8 Energy is an independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operator serving enterprise customers with clean energy and related solutions. The Control Room Supervisor leads a team of operators responsible for safe and efficient operations of MN8 Solutions’ 24×7 Remote Operation Center and renewable fleet across the country. Responsibilities include monitoring and operational support through SCADA, managing CMMS systems, establishing processes and procedures for proper and safe operations, and ensuring compliance with NERC regulations and requirements. Remote operations are performed from the Dallas, Texas office.

The supervisor directs control room operations, fills in as an operator when required, trains Control Room Operators 1, 2, and 3 on solar and CMMS operations, and provides on-call support as needed. The role involves coordinating with field personnel, grid operators, customers, site teams, engineering, and asset management; documenting and escalating operational issues; and ensuring operations and maintenance activities meet or exceed contractual obligations.

The position requires in-office work on a 5×8 workweek that may include weekends and holidays. Travel may be required. The work takes place in a fast-changing environment and may require quick decisions when processes, procedures, or support personnel are limited.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of combined experience in the listed operational and technical areas.
• Operational knowledge of solar, storage, or EV charging.
• Experience as, or communicating with, a Generator Operator, Scheduling Coordinator, or Transmission Operator.
• Experience managing and maintaining CMMS, including adding and maintaining equipment and opening, closing, and reviewing work orders.
• A two-year technical degree, military experience in a technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with SCADA systems, PLC, or plant control systems.
• At least 3 years of experience in plant operations and control rooms.
• Knowledge of electrical theory.
• Knowledge and understanding of solar plant construction and how onsite equipment interacts with the overall plant.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to make decisive decisions based on available information when support personnel are unavailable.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods and walk distances up to one mile in a day.
• Ability to receive detailed oral and written information and act upon it as needed.
• Visual acuity, including depth perception, and visual acuity to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Ability to work in office conditions and perform all duties in-office.
• Ability to work a 5×8 workweek that may include holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment that may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate sites according to procedures and Operational Directives.
• Direct control room operations and fill in as an operator as required.
• Oversee and train Control Room Operators 1, 2, and 3 on solar and CMMS operations.
• Provide on-call support to control room operators as necessary.
• Use available information to make decisions with financial impact to the company.
• Interact with field personnel, grid operators, and customers.
• Ensure identified site issues have corresponding, properly documented CMMS tickets.
• Review and ensure logging of regulatory calls, resets, and other items not handled by the CMMS system.
• Investigate, escalate, and coordinate identified issues between Site, Engineering, and Asset Management.
• Ensure operation and maintenance activities meet or exceed contractual obligations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by the manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following date of hire
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• 401(k) with competitive employer match
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree