Control Center Operator - Level 1

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: The O&M Control Center Operator – Level 1 will be responsible for ensuring all sites comply with North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System. The Level I OCC Operator will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of, and dispatching technicians for all projects operated by SOLV Energy’s O&M team. This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: * This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: Recognize safety as the number one priority in operations Perform or support switching operations as directed, safely and without negative impact to personnel or equipment Maintain compliance with SOLV Energy’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP) Apply policies and procedures to ensure assets are meeting contractual/NERC obligations and maximum availability Accurately and thoroughly document activities associated with planned or forced outages Complete all required training associated with the operation of NERC-registered generators Provide timely, accurate, and detailed communications logs to internal and external customers Maintain situational awareness of real-time OCC operations Monitor data integrity of generating assets Monitor generating assets’ performance through real-time and historical analytical tools Communicate with onsite technicians to evaluate alarms and irregularities to plan or take corrective action Utilize multiple SCADA applications to control generating assets Provide administrative support through ticketing systems Properly respond to alarms and requests received by the OCC Track issues to facilitate timely resolution Use experience to improve OCC workflows, processes, and training documents Maintain flexibility in shift assignments due to 24/7 operations Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: Adherence to SOLV Energy’s policies and procedures Working within SOLV Energy’s business processes Contributing to an efficient working environment Accuracy, quality, and timeliness of completed tasks Customer/Client Satisfaction Timeliness in responding to system and training needs Effective coordination of O&M projects with client priorities Improved personal growth and education Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Previous control center experience preferred Ability to comprehend and communicate technical explanations Written and verbal English fluency Customer service and interpersonal skills Ability to work within a team to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in real-time Ability to prioritize problems independently Analytical and quantitative skills Ability to understand safety principles to support safe work on equipment Computer literacy with data analysis, modeling, and reporting Proficiency in MS Office applications Strong organizational skills Type 40 GWAM Phone communication skills Strong ability to multi-task Attention to detail Ability to follow written procedures SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range: Pay Rate Type: Hourly SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. Job Number: If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.