OCC Operator I
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—within the Operations Control Center (OCC). The role helps ensure generating requirements are met while assets operate safely and efficiently, in accordance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and environmental and safety standards. The operator supports the Operations and Maintenance and Asset Management groups, coordinates with site personnel and external energy stakeholders, and assists with maintenance, outage scheduling, and operational records.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a technical, electrical, or engineering field, or qualifying 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.
- High energy, a positive attitude, ability to work well in a team, and attention to detail.
- Proficient knowledge of energy management and trending analysis software, SCADA, and Microsoft Office software.
- Domestic travel of 5–15% is required.
- A valid driver’s license is not required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree.
- Direct experience in operations control centers.
- Functional competencies including teamwork, communication, passion, continuous improvement, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and operate renewable energy assets, including resolving alarms and warnings and following curtailment, call-out, casualty control, and emergency action procedures.
- Maintain maximum SCADA connectivity and resolve SCADA or communication failures to preserve asset control and monitoring capabilities.
- Coordinate communications between the OCC, local site personnel, balancing authorities, transmission operators, and off-takers.
- Maintain formal logs of real-time activities, notifications, and communications as required by procedures and contracts.
- Support O&M and Asset Management operations, including rapid market response to pertinent events and cost-effective ISO scheduling and settlements.
- Support scheduling of unplanned outages with Scheduling Entities.
- Support the Maintenance Team in executing maintenance plans, including Lockout/Tagout, equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, and other needs.
- Participate in maintaining 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.
- Contribute positively to a team environment and demonstrate attention to detail.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and Voluntary Life coverage
- 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
- Bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
