RROC Operator - Intern/Co-op Conversion

Duke Energy Corporation • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The Regulated Renewables Operations Center (RROC) is a 24/7/365 control room responsible for monitoringandcontrolling76Hydrogenerators(3,680MW)at27HydroStations and a growing fleet of more than 1,900 MW Regulated Solar/Storage Assets across all jurisdictions. In addition, RROC operators have the responsibility to managetheReservoirsinN.C.&S.C. which has direct impacts on public safety. RROC operators ensure compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses and NERC requirements and are anessentialpartnerwiththeECCtomeetcustomerdemandsinasafereliable manner. In addition to monitoring and controlling generation assets, RROC Operators are responsible for the efficient and safe operation and monitoring of water control systems, including dams, reservoirs, and related infrastructure to adjust water flow and levels according to operational guidelines and regulations, weather conditions, and water demand. This role ensures the proper distribution and management of water resources throughout the system, maintains structural integrity, and ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations. TheRROCOperatorhastheindependentdecision-makingauthoritytodirect appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations to meet load demand and balance water resources on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions. This authorityincludesactionsuptoandincludingactivationofthedamsafetyemergencyactionplanleadingto public evacuations. RROC Operatorprovides continuous monitoring and control of all of Duke Energy's Regulated Renewable assets. This position is responsible for FERC and NERC compliance while prioritizing public safety, protecting generation and reservoir assets, and supporting reliable power generation to meet customer demand.RROC Operators areresponsiblefor verifyingdaily generationoperatingschedules,complianceanddispatching maintenancepersonnelas needed to respond to emergent conditions. The RROC Operator must have adequate field experience that will serve as the base to build RROC specific knowledge.TheRROCOperatorisexpectedtoowntheirdevelopmentandseekinformationthatwillassistintheir job-related duties.Within the first year, the RROC Operator is expected to have completed all Level 2 JPMs AND successfully passed their RROC Board Evaluation qualifying them to take independent instruction from the Energy Control Center (ECC). The RROC Operator requires oversite until all qualification requirements are successfully completed. Once qualified, the RROC Operator may be placed "in-charge" on shifts without supervision and assist with training of other RROC Operators.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain unescorted NERC access.
• Work experience at a generation station (Hydro, Solar, Coal, Gas, etc.)
• Either a two-year technical degree and 2 years at a generation facility; OR 4 years generation facility experience without a degree
• Proven competency in RROC computer applications
• Completed all Level 2 JPMs AND successfully pass the RROC Board Evaluation within the first 12 months.
• Associate degree and 2 years of work-related experience.
• In lieu of degree 4 years of operational/generation station experience

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with computer systems and using many software applications.
• Analytical skills, ability to quickly learn varied operational parameters at multiple plants.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to communicate with impact-possessing excellent negotiating skills.
• Excellent team building and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation delivery.
• Ability to quickly assess the situation, analyze the data and react to rapidly changing conditions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of power system operations and Renewable Energy Technologies (Hydroelectric, Solar, Storage, etc.)
• Previous experience as a control room operator
• Previous experience as a Hydro, Solar, or BESS Technician

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and controlling 76 Hydrogenerators (3,680 MW) at 27 Hydro Stations and a growing fleet of more than 1,900 MW Regulated Solar/Storage Assets across all jurisdictions.
• Managing the Reservoirs in N.C. & S.C. which has direct impacts on public safety.
• Ensuring compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses and NERC requirements.
• Efficient and safe operation and monitoring of water control systems, including dams, reservoirs, and related infrastructure to adjust water flow and levels according to operational guidelines and regulations, weather conditions, and water demand.
• Directing appropriate real time actions to ensure stable and reliable operations to meet load demand and balance water resources on a 24x7 basis during both normal and emergency conditions.
• Activating the dam safety emergency action plan leading to public evacuations.
• Verifying daily generation operating schedules, compliance and dispatching maintenance personnel as needed to respond to emergent conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees