Global PV & BESS Control Room Operator (12-Hour Shifts)

Recurrent Energy; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Recurrent Energy in Kitchener, Canada, seeks a Control Room Operator to monitor solar and storage facilities in real time. You will manage SCADA/EMS operations, execute switching orders, and coordinate with multiple market operators across regions to ensure reliability and compliance.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in electrical engineering, strong communication, and availability for 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends, with exposure to international market rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer/supplier service environment.
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Available to work on a rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control PV and BESS facilities in real-time via SCADA and EMS platforms.
• Execute switching orders and plant commands in coordination with TOs, BAs, and SCs.
• Navigate market-specific requirements (CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, National Grid, TSOs) globally.
• Respond to operational events such as curtailments, outages, and derates.
• Coordinate with international site teams during maintenance, outages, and emergencies.
• Maintain documentation, logs, and ISO 9001 quality management records.

Skills

Customer Service

Situational Awareness

Communication Skills

Shift Work

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Recurrent Energy in Kitchener, Canada, seeks a Control Room Operator to monitor solar and storage facilities in real time. You will manage SCADA/EMS operations, execute switching orders, and coordinate with multiple market operators across regions to ensure reliability and compliance.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in electrical engineering, strong communication, and availability for 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends, with exposure to international market rules.