Supervisor, Renewable Operations Control Center

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva’s ultimate parent is Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations Summary Provide leadership role in the Remote Operations Center. Responsible for the daily and real-time entry of day-ahead and real-time generating unit offers to ERCOT, PJM, SPP and CAISO as well as future market participates (MISO). The Remote Operations Center Supervisor coordinates generation outages and real-time commitments into appropriate database/reporting tool. Reports To Manager, Remote Operations Center. Job duties include: maintaining daily logs of system events, providing immediate verbal notifications of unusual activities to the appropriate personnel, and preparing daily reports. Serves as the liaison to the NERC Compliance Team to ensure all applicable NERC GOP Requirements are met and all events are communicated effectively. Continuous updates and tracking of abnormal events such as generation outages, loss of communication, merchant/ancillary service offers and safety & environmental incidents. Assist as training, development and certification liaison for new real time operators. Administer interchange contractual obligations, evaluate the pricing of off-system sales and purchases, and may be responsible for granting major circuit and generation capacity outages. Perform a variety of administrative duties, as well as being responsible for EH&S and other relevant compliance requirements. Must maintain effective communication with wind and solar entities, maintain training requirement/records for Market participation (e.g. NERC, FERC, ERCOT, PJM, SPP and CAISO). This is a physical position in Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

Associate's degree in engineering, business or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience
In lieu of an Associate's degree, High School/GED AND 5 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal communication skills (listening and communicating clearly and accurately with the ability to build rapport across the organization as well as external markets, balancing authorities, and transmission operators.
1-5 years or more of experience as Remote Operations Center Dispatcher or equivalent work experience
Power plant knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Continued training in the ERGOT and PJM Market via Learning Management System (LMS) as well as instructor led training
Demonstrated commitment to personal development and improvement
Training or experience specifically in renewable energy
Leadership skills that align with the Renewable Energy Business needs of the future
Interpersonal & Communication skills to address team coordination issues and streamline shift information and improve report accuracy
Knowledge of telemetry data communications. database applications. application programming techniques, and control systems.
Advanced computer skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Pl Application Suite, Market and off-taker scheduling software

Responsibilities

Strong attention to detail with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions and work under pressure.
Verify and submit meter data to an ISO (e.g. ERCOT, SPP, PJM and CAISO) the morning after the day of flow.
Meter data comparison to the Day-Ahead (DA) schedule and the Real-Time (RT) award is determined.
Excellent verbal communication skills (listening and communicating clearly and accurately) with the ability to build rapport with market entities as well as internal customers.
Trained working knowledge of reporting obligations for QSE (Qualified Scheduling Entity) in the ERCOT market.
Scheduling and settlement transactions as it pertains assets in their applicable markets (ERCOT, SPP, PJM, CAISO etc.)
Maintain detailed knowledge of generating unit operating characteristics at all times, including availability, de-rates, incremental costs, ancillary services etc. to effectively utilize units to fullest potential
Knowledge of plant operations, power system operations, power trading and risk management control
Proficiency and knowledge of power marketing tools; nMarket, ADAPT2, Genscape
Engage teammates in process of real-time operations and assure reporting proficiency
Assist teammates in the growth and development of skills and abilities which will enhance both their present job skills and their future value to The Company as a whole
Adopt a leadership role in developing needed tools and best practices for renewable operators
Conduct periodic review of tools and training adequacy
Update and modify procedures, processes and job aides as appropriate
Be familiar with all protocols relating to maintenance, scheduling, Emergency Action Plans, Business Continuity Plans and notifications
Assist outage scheduling team in providing a workable outage schedule which guarantees all issues are handled by procedures outlined in the Settlement Agreement or Agreement in Principal
Ensure all NERC related events are addressed in the timeframe allowed and report out to NERC Compliance Team