OCC Operator I

RES • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

OCC Operator I is a control room operator responsible for continuously operating and monitoring the status of renewable energy assets, including solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind, through the Operations Control Center. The role helps ensure that the system meets generating requirements while operating safely and efficiently, in accordance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and safety standards.

The operator supports the operations of the O&M and Asset Management Group, coordinating with local site personnel, balancing authorities, transmission operators, off-takers, and scheduling entities. The position also assists maintenance activities and maintains operational records and plant documentation. Domestic travel of 5–15% is required. The role is identified as onsite.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a technical, electrical, or engineering field, or relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years of control room experience or renewable energy experience.
• Knowledge of scheduling and progress control techniques.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team, with a positive, high-energy approach and proven attention to detail.
• Domestic travel of 5–15% required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Direct experience in operations control centers.
• Proficient knowledge of energy management and trending analysis software, SCADA, and Microsoft Office software.
• Functional competencies in teamwork, communication, passion, continuous improvement, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate renewable assets in the fleet, including resolving alarms and warnings and carrying out curtailment procedures, call-out procedures, casualty control, and emergency action planning.
• Maintain maximum SCADA connectivity and resolve SCADA and communication failures so control and monitoring capabilities remain available.
• Use optimized communication systems between the OCC and local site personnel, balancing authorities, transmission operators, and off-takers.
• Maintain formal operator logs of real-time activities, notifications, and communications as required by procedures and contracts.
• Support O&M and Asset Management Group operations, including rapid market response to pertinent events and cost-effective ISO scheduling and settlements.
• Support the scheduling of unplanned outages with Scheduling Entities.
• Support the Maintenance Team in executing maintenance plans, including Lockout/Tagout support, equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, and other assistance as needed.
• Participate in administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive and predictive maintenance records.
• Maintain RES safety standards and demonstrate a safety- and quality-oriented attitude.
• Attend work regularly and punctually as scheduled or expected.
• Comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life and voluntary life insurance, with basic life coverage listed as 4x pay
• Short- and long-term disability
• Accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• Four weeks of paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sabbatical leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts
• Wellness programs
• Wellness reimbursement
• Position is bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

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