Remote Operations Control Center Intern

Company Profile

Repsol Renewables Services North America (RRSNA) is expanding its renewable portfolio in the United States. After acquiring a large U.S.-based PV solar and battery storage developer in 2021 and ConnectGen in 2024, RRSNA aims to own and operate 3‑4 GW of renewable capacity in North America by 2027.

About the Role

The Remote Operator Control Center Intern will join the Operations team for a twelve‑week summer program. The intern will support monitoring and analysis of utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage, and other renewable assets, working within a global, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Remote Operations Control Center team in monitoring performance of utility‑scale solar, battery energy storage, and renewable energy assets.
• Assist with real‑time monitoring of plant operations through SCADA and other monitoring platforms.
• Review system alarms, events, and notifications and help escalate operational issues according to established procedures.
• Support analysis of plant performance data, equipment availability, and operational trends.
• Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and performance dashboards.
• Participate in incident tracking, documentation, and root‑cause analysis activities.
• Assist with outage coordination and communication between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and third‑party service providers.
• Support the development and improvement of operational procedures, work instructions, and monitoring protocols.
• Analyze operational data to identify performance issues, equipment anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Create and maintain documentation, process maps, and operational records.
• Participate in projects focused on reliability improvement, operational efficiency, and asset optimization.
• Prepare and present project updates and findings to management and leadership teams.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate with cross‑functional teams to support safe and reliable facility operations.

Requirements

• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
• Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Renewable Energy, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong interest in renewable energy operations, power generation, or control‑center environments.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, power generation, or utility‑scale renewable energy facilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Experience with SCADA systems, data analytics tools, or power system monitoring applications is preferred.
• Understanding of solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or utility operations is a plus.

Schedule

This is a twelve‑week program running from May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027, based in Downtown Houston.