Manager, ROCC

AES US • Salt Lake, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in the global energy revolution, operating in 14 countries and committed to shaping the future through innovation and collaboration. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is dedicated to its people and groundbreaking ideas. As the #1 global company in renewable energy sales to corporations with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, AES provides electricity to 25 million customers worldwide and is committed to meeting Paris Agreement goals by 2050, including innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers. AES CE, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, specializes in developing, owning, and operating utility-scale PV solar, distributed generation PV solar, PV solar with battery energy storage systems (BESS), stand-alone BESS, and wind generation projects. With over 10,000 MW of operational projects in the U.S. and a goal to double its operating portfolio by 2030, AES CE is experiencing exponential growth. AES's mission is to accelerate the future of energy, together, fostering an agile, cohesive organization with startup-like employee engagement. AES businesses globally are recognized as great places to work, with employees passionate about meeting energy needs and enabling economic growth through reliable, affordable electric power. The company seeks individuals who are Safety First, Self-starters, Innovative Thinkers, Driven by Excellence, Team Players, and Accountable.

Requirements

• Deep operational understanding utility-scale PV, wind, and battery storage operations including during times of emergency conditions.
• Experience with electrical substation safety protocols, equipment and equipment functions, and substation operations (Switching).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in control room environments.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making, analytical and time management skills.
• Manage the relationship with company’s IT and OT team and all upgrades, improvements, modifications, or enhancements to the ROCC network or digital infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player with strong drive, able to work autonomously to complete tasks.
• Working knowledge of SCADA control and design pertaining to Utility scale renewable systems.
• Understanding of operating performance metrics for solar and wind assets.
• Understanding of PPA’s and Interconnect Agreements and their obligations pertaining to ROCC Operations.
• Experience with testing, commissioning and turnover of newly built renewable facilities.
• Demonstrated analytical proficiency and ability to make timely and accurate decisions.
• Experience in performing Root Cause Analysis and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity principles and policies.
• Experience with creating and managing credentials for secure systems.
• Experience communicating with Balancing Authorities, Transmission Operators, Reliability Coordinators, and/or Scheduling Entities.
• Exceptional understanding of NERC standards (VAR, COM, EOP, PER, PRC, TOP) as they pertain to ROCC operations relation to operations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools especially Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in control center real-time operations. This combination of experience can come from working for a utility scale generator operator, utility, market participant, distribution provider, manufacturing, or military service.
• At least three years of experience in utility scale power production or energy management is preferable.
• Minimum of 5 years managing 5 or more direct reports.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with SCADA systems. This includes, but is not limited to wind turbine OEM SCADA systems, solar SCADA systems, substation SCADA systems, and SCADA data aggregation/historian platforms.
• At least 3 years of experience holding a leadership role managing at least 5 direct reports and preferably in the power industry.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in engineering or related discipline preferred or equivalent military experience (i.e. Navy Nuclear) or similar industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an industry leading AES CE Operations team, driving toward excellence and innovation.
• Lead a team of 15 or more people with expected growth to 20+ over the next 1-2 years, including Control Room Operators, Lead Operators, Trainers, Outage Coordinators, and Team Leads.
• Cultivate a strict culture of compliance while overseeing the implementation of applicable NERC reliability standards with Compliance support.
• Act as the main driving force for continuous improvement initiatives ensuring their success and on-time delivery/execution.
• Responsible for overseeing the DG ROCC Operators and AES’ Distributed Generation portfolio.
• Responsible for managing future Training and Outage Coordinator role(s).
• Manage operating and access credentials for secure systems and physical security spaces.
• Responsible for performance and performance management of employees.
• Foster, motivate, and support employee development, talent cultivation, and career advancement.
• Ability to respond to, and assist/guide on-shift Control Room Operators outside of normal business hours.
• Plan and execute strategies to accommodate rapid company growth to include employing staffing strategies, and efficiently control room tools & resources.
• Manage time off requests for Team Lead(s), DG Operators, Outage and Training Coordinator and, as needed, CRO ROCC staff.
• Review/approve time and submit to payroll a minimum of every two weeks, in accordance with the pay schedule.
• Responsible for final hiring decisions for all ROCC personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring standard operating procedures are up-to-date, and enforcing work polices.
• Ensure proper Management of Change process is being utilized for any modifications to controls, SCADA HMI’s, alarms, etc.
• Ability to recognize the need for process improvement and the ability to execute projects/initiatives that will maximize efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Accountable for developing short-term plans (spanning from one week to one month) and implementing strategies that ensure the effective execution of longer-term tasks and initiatives.
• Responsible for upkeeping physical ROCC spare including all maintenance and improvements initiatives.
• Ensure all monitors, computer equipment, telecommunications equipment, and voice communications are in good working order.
• Manage the ROCC server and server room.
• Ensure secure communications to all site networks and company systems.
• Manage ROCC access for all company employees by creating, modifying, or revoking ROCC access as personnel join or leave the company.
• Ensure functionality and optimization of CRO tools such as sure computers, monitors, video walls, printers, SCADA’s and all other equipment in the control room.
• Maintain active collaboration and engagement with multiple AES CE departments—including Development, Interconnection, Construction Project Managers, ROCC Integration and Execution—during site commissioning, and test energy phases of renewable assets.
• Foster ongoing coordination and engagement with O&M teams—including OT, IT, Compliance, Field Services, Technical Services, and O&M SCADA for in-service projects during activities such as site performance testing, audits, assessments, process improvement initiatives, compliance testing, RCA’s and other related activities.
• Collaborate with Commercial Team in managing market exposed assets.
• Provide control center tours and presentations to internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Assist Senior ROCC Operations Manager roll out new procedures, work protocols and programs with cross-functional teams that will be impacted by ROCC internal changes.
• Facilitate transitions resulting from cross-functional team changes that affect ROCC operations, making sure the ROCC team adapts smoothly.

Benefits

• AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed