Control Center Supervisor - Scottsdale

About the role

QE Solar is one of the nation's largest independent solar and BESS operations and maintenance providers, with over 15 years of operating experience. We manage 10 GW of solar and 7.5 GWh of BESS across 44 states, supporting asset owners with multi-hundred MW utility solar projects and large standalone BESS systems. We're pure-play O&M. That focus means our entire organization is built around one thing: keeping solar and storage assets running well. Our technicians carry broad OEM certifications, and our in-house capabilities span MV/HV electrical, vegetation management, engineering, and capital improvements, to streamline asset management for project owners.

Responsibilities

• Operate PV and BESS Systems
• Maintain and operate multiple power plant sites using SCADA systems, DAS platforms, alarm management and other computer systems to maximize site production.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (plant managers, field staff, Portfolio Leads, etc.), and external stakeholders (transmission and balancing authorities) to maximize system performance and assure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Perform remote investigations, performance analysis & reporting, and provide technical support to our field technicians.
• Escalate concerns to ensure that projects maintain operations or availability; track and advise on progress against established project models or production targets.
• Affirm compliance with NERC Regulations and Contractual Requirements.
• Maintain accurate logs, adhere to security requirements, utilize and document 3-part communication, and comply with all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual NERC requirements.
• Assist with internal and external compliance audits and inspections.
• Assist with other centralized QE Solar Operations, as required.
• Assist with monitoring and dispatching for C&I solar sites.
• Assist with maintenance scheduling.
• Participate in initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness of QE Solar operations (examples: procedure development and review, special projects, data analysis, quality assurance).

Requirements

• Education: 4-Year Bachelors Degree (STEM) preferred; Technical School Degree, or, equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience: Microsoft Office suite, experience with transmission-scale PV power generation facilities, experience with SCADA systems, experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), previous control center experience in Energy/Utilities, Oil & Gas, Biological Energy fields, a plus, experience with BESS power generation facilities, preferably transmission-scale, 1-2 Years experience in a management positions with direct reports, NERC Certification, PJM and other ISO Certification, BESS OEM certifications/experience, OSHA 30 Certification Completion of NFPA 70E courses, CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Licenses, Certifications: NERC Certification, PJM and other ISO Certification, BESS OEM certifications/experience, OSHA 30 Certification Completion of NFPA 70E courses, CPR/First Aid.
• Functional Knowledge: Understanding of ISO/TO/TOP Tarrifs and rules of engagement, Functional knowledge of NERC and CIP standards, Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices, Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures, Company/Industry Related Knowledge: Electric & related utilities maintenance, PV and BESS performance (analysis and reporting), PV and BESS repairs, testing, commissioning, installation, maintenance & optimization.

Skills

• Desire to learn, work hard and grow with a young, entrepreneurial renewable energy and engineering company.
• Comfortable working as a team player or independently if necessary.
• Exceptional work ethic, with strong values and principles.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities while ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Ability to take and provide direction; identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to document work and communicate clearly and accurately via verbal and written methods.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays on a 12-hour rotation.
• Able to support the team & company goals by having on-call availability outside of normal business hours.
• Able to supervise and coach others in a matrix work environment.
• A willingness to work irregular schedules to meet client/project deadlines.
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, both written and verbal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• A firm commitment to client, team, and organization success.
• Flexible and accommodating and able to go above and beyond the basic expectations when required.
• A detailed-oriented, with attention to detail for tasks that have zero tolerance for errors.
• Curiosity.
• Candor and transparency.

Benefits

We offer incredible benefits! We enjoy: 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA, Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more, Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs, Learning & Development Opportunities, Discounted Life & Disability Insurance.