Electrical System Operator

Acciona•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Requirements

2 year technical degree or 4 year technical degree required or equivalent experience
2 years experience in utility or power plant operations highly desired
Obtain PJM Certification within 12 months
Obtain NERC Certification within 12 months
Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards is a plus
Knowledge of electrical / mechanical theory and concepts
Skill handling multiple tasks simultaneously without losing track of the details at various states of completion under normal and stressful conditions
Must work in a shift routine basis (nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours)
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
Ability to use computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc)
Ability to monitor and navigate among several computer screens simultaneously
Ability to communicate detailed information accurately to internal/external customers
Ability to professionally represent the company when interacting with external organizations
Experience working with wind energy systems desirable
Ability to travel for training to various locations (including international)
Must be Customer Focused
A valid driver’s license is desirable
Must be able to work in an office team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with wind energy systems desirable
A valid driver’s license is desirable

Responsibilities

Monitor, control, and ensure 24 hours per day, 7 days a week availability and production of wind electricity generation facilities under the responsibility of Acciona Energy North America’s Renewable Energy System Operation Center during normal and emergency conditions in a safe, reliable, and economic manner.
Monitor and evaluate system conditions, anticipate problems, and implement strategies to minimize or avoid issues which will adversely impact the wind turbines under the responsibility of the Operation Center.
Promptly acquire and disseminate information to the appropriate entities for system disturbances, emergency conditions and other events adversely affecting the wind farms under the responsibility of the Operation Center and/or the Bulk Power System.
Direct and support dispatch of Technicians to perform system restoration and service activities.
Analyze system conditions and maintain situational awareness.
Develop and distribute periodic and incidental reports.
Record, log, and maintain accurate records of power system operation.
Maintain a working understanding of all Operation Center procedures and relevant NERC Reliability Standards.
Stay current with Acciona renewable energy technology and professional development by participating in various training opportunities, and reading relevant Acciona and industry documents/publications.
Author Electrical Switching and Operation Center Procedures.
Maintain required training certifications and proficiencies.
Other responsibilities as assigned.