ROCC Operator I

About the role

As the Remote Operations Control Center “ROCC” Operator, you will be responsible for 24 x 7 remote operations and monitoring of a rapidly growing standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) across the US for current Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) markets.

This is an engaged role that will carry out planned maintenance remotely and alert the field operations to implement maintenance of issues needing attention that have flagged overnight. Every day this role carries four major components of responsibility: Safety, Grid-facing monitoring, Remote Asset Operations, and Performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Safety: carry out check in / check out procedure of field staff for all operating assets, and interact with SCADA to engage/disengage equipment (site breakers, ESS units, etc), and monitor SCADA and internal automated alerting tools for severe alarms / warnings and engage emergency protocols
• Grid-facing monitoring: monitor voltage profile of transmission level BESS assets and interact with transmission and grid operators, coordinate outage scheduling and input to Transmission Distribution Service Provider and Independent Systems Operators “TDSP/ISO” interfaces, coordinate test request submission and approval with grid operators, and coordinate real-time asset testing during commissioning of upcoming facilities
• Remote Asset Operations: Coordinate unit restoration with Field Service personnel, carry out planned maintenance activities (state of charge calibration, voltage balancing, and testing) remotely via equipment SCADA platforms, and perform first line troubleshooting of unplanned reactive maintenance
• Performance monitoring: Utilize system reports and analytic tools to flag performance deviations and system degradation. Operator will be directly involved in diagnostics and issue tracking, and will coordinate with cross functional teams and/or lead remote maintenance tasks(such as balancing and recalibration) as needed

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma, or two (2) year diploma/certificate in a technical program (Electrical or Instrumentation controls), other degrees/certificates may be considered
• Knowledgeable in remote operations and control, in field equivalent roles in the power/energy/oil & gas industry, equivalent experience in control room operations, or military equivalent experience in procedure adherence, control rooms operations and monitoring the ships/submarines/or aircraft control room/operations
• Experience with HSE protocols. Training will also be provided on company-specific HSE protocols
• Experience with SCADA systems or similar software
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies is essential

Qualifications

This role is office based, requires physical presence in Houston, Texas and will be a work schedule that is night and day shift rotation. Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies. Ability to use company computer with Microsoft Suite of software tools and SCADA systems.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

Pay

Salary Range: $77,100 – $118,220 USD annually. This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Schedule

This role will be a work schedule that is night and day shift rotation.