Director, Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC)

Engie•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead Remote Operations for one of North America’s largest renewable energy fleets? ENGIE North America is seeking an experienced Remote Operations professional to lead a newly formed team across a ~12GW fleet consisting of solar, wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) assets across North America. Reporting to the Director of Asset Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring ENGIE’s generating assets operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with industry-leading standards.

Requirements

High school diploma/technical degree or equivalent education where you gain knowledge and or experience with leadership, management, communication, organizational, operational and prioritization skills
Minimum of ten (10) years in Real-Time Operations (RTO) within the electricity or thermal sector such as generation, transmission, or distribution
Minimum of five (5) years in a people management capacity
Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional projects
Working knowledge of power system operations concepts including; voltage control, automatic generation control, system operating limits, and practical knowledge of protection and controls such as relay schemes, automatic reclosing and instrument transformers
Experience handling asset switching and isolation in a leadership capacity
Extensive experience with SCADA integration and troubleshooting
Experience / familiarity with key safety concepts such as Lock-out-Tag-out (LOTO)
Familiarity with key compliance requirements and concepts for North American power generation facilities
Experience with performance monitoring and maintenance activities
Must be located or willing to locate in Houston, Texas and be in person at the Engie Houston office multiple days per week
Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time, including overnight trips.
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the 24x7 Remote Operations team comprised of both command / control and monitoring / maintenance sub-team
Lead interactions with interconnected teams such as Field Service, Performance / Reliability, and Engineering to align priorities and optimize asset performance
Lead control testing and SCADA related initiatives for new and existing assets in coordination with engineering and IT support functions
Facilitate coordination with 24 x 7 real-time market desk to optimize asset financial performance
Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to report findings and support corrective actions.
Collaborate with both internal and external compliance professionals to ensure compliance of operational assets
Collaborate with a variety of teams and use existing / new tools to ensure the continuous safety of both personnel and equipment
Lead the development of protocols and procedures for operational wind, storage and BESS assets ensuring alignment with industry best practices, safety standards, and ENGIE’s long-term performance objectives

Benefits

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits.

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