Engineering Operator (Renewable Control Center)

NextEra Energy•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

11d

About The Position

The ROCC Operator plays a critical role in the real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. This position is responsible for executing operational strategies, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and market requirements. As part of the ROCC career hierarchy, this role offers opportunities for advancement through demonstrated competencies, certifications, and performance. The ROCC Operator position is a critical role within NextEra Energy Resources' Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC) that centrally monitors and operates the company's extensive 54GW renewable energy portfolio. Operators are resposible for representing NEE to our diverse set of customers with real-time coordination for changing operating instructions and market conditions, while maintinaing compliance with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO and contractual requirement,s and responding to off-normal grid and generation events. Operators also coordinate internally with cross-functional teams for safe, reliable operation of our existing assets, and new site onboarding and monitoring through contruction. These duties include response to compliance and operational alarms, coordination and communication for safety, environmental, and reliability events, coordination for maintenance and testing, generation event troubleshooting and restoration, coordination of high-voltage clearances, and substation fault troubleshooting and resets.

Requirements

Associate degree in technical field preferred
Experience: Minimum 2 years in power generation, renewable energy operations, or related technical field.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, SCADA platforms, and operational protocols.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
High School Grad / GED
Associate’s or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 2+ years

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with energy market operations and compliance requirements.
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and leadership abilities.
Bachelor’s - Engineering
Bachelor’s - Engineering

Responsibilities

Oversee renewable generation assets using SCADA and advanced control systems.
Manage alarms, alerts, and operational events to maintain system reliability and performance.
Diagnose and resolve operational issues, including equipment failures and communication disruptions.
Coordinate restoration activities with field technicians and engineering teams.
Ensure adherence to NERC standards and internal compliance protocols.
Support energy market communications and scheduling activities.
Analyze operational data to identify trends and optimize performance.
Prepare accurate logs and reports for internal and regulatory purposes.
Serve as a technical resource for junior operators and assist in training.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to support safe and efficient operations.
Ensures renewable generation assets operate in accordance with safety and compliance requirements
Maximizes availability, reliability, and revenue through alarm monitoring and response
Coordinates market participation with internal and external schedulers, marketers, transmission operators, and balancing authorities
Responds to, troubleshoot, and recover from off-normal events related to substation protection and operation
Manages initial emergency response for safety, cyber, and environmental events
Plans outages and executes high voltage switching orders to support equipment maintenance
Performs other job-related duties as assigned