Monitoring and Control Center (MCC)

Sonnedix; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Parental leave

Work from anywhere up to six weeks a{

Job summary

Sonnedix Group is seeking a Monitoring and Control Centre Operator to join our 24/7 Operations team. You will monitor real-time performance of solar PV, BESS and hybrid PV+BESS assets, using SCADA systems, dashboards and alarms to quickly identify issues and coordinate with dispatch, O&M, and service providers.

You will follow established safety procedures, manage alarms and escalations, support shift handovers and contribute to improving monitoring tools and processes to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Experience in a monitoring centre, control room, or similar ops role in renewables or power generation.
• Experience using SCADA, dashboards and alarm systems with attention to data.
• Knowledge of solar PV, BESS or hybrid PV+BESS assets and alarms.
• Understanding of delegated dispatch, setpoint management and operational instructions.
• Experience with REE-certified CCGD and real-time metering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time performance of solar PV, BESS and hybrid assets.
• Identify issues quickly and respond to operational events.
• Manage alarms and escalations; coordinate with CEs, O&M and service providers.
• Support shift handovers and record-keeping.
• Assist with improving monitoring processes, tools and workflows.

Skills

Monitoring centre experience

SCADA & dashboards

Renewable energy knowledge

Data interpretation

Coordination with dispatch

Tools

SCADA platforms

Alarm management systems

Monitoring dashboards

Job description

The Role

Are you ready to play a key role in monitoring and controlling renewable energy assets, helping keep solar and battery projects performing safely and efficiently around the clock?

The Role

Are you ready to play a key role in monitoring and controlling renewable energy assets, helping keep solar and battery projects performing safely and efficiently around the clock? We are looking for a Monitoring and Control Centre Operator to join our Operations team. Working as part of a 24/7 control centre, you will monitor the real-time performance of our solar PV, BESS and hybrid PV+BESS assets, using monitoring systems, dashboards and alarms to quickly identify issues, respond to operational events and ensure the right teams are engaged when action is needed. You will follow established operational and safety procedures, manage alarms and escalations, maintain accurate records and support effective shift handovers. As our portfolio and control capabilities develop, you will also support BESS operation and delegated dispatch activities, including monitoring state of charge and power limits, executing and recording setpoints and curtailment instructions, and coordinating with Commercial Dispatch, O&M, service providers and other operational teams. You will also help improve our monitoring processes, tools and ways of working to support a reliable, efficient and high-performing control centre.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in a monitoring centre, control room, technical operations or similar environment, ideally within renewable energy or power generation
• Experience using SCADA, monitoring platforms, dashboards and alarm management systems, with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret operational data
• Knowledge or experience of solar PV, BESS or hybrid PV+BESS assets, including battery state of charge, charge/discharge behaviour, power limits and operational or safety alarms
• Understanding of delegated dispatch or control-centre operations, including interaction with TSOs, DSOs or market agents, setpoint management, curtailment and operational instructions
• Knowledge and/or experience with an REE-certified CCGD, including real-time metering, setpoint management and communication with CECRE, would be advantageous

We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English. We deploy AI across the business, from generation and trading decisions to the everyday workflows of every team. We invest in our people’s digital fluency so everyone works alongside these tools with confidence. Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.

In line with EU pay transparency requirements, salary ranges will be shared with candidates in the EU before progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process, and always before interview. This range reflects the typical starting pay for new hires. Pay above this level may apply in specific circumstances based on experience, skills, or role scope.

About Us

Sonnedix is a global renewable energy company delivering 100% clean electricity through a diversified portfolio of solar, wind, and storage assets. With almost two decades of sustainable growth, we are committed to Powering a Bright Future, as we continue acquiring, developing, building, and operating renewable energy projects for the long-term, delivering innovative, tailored, and fully renewable energy solutions to our customers.

We help you thrive at work and beyond:

A people-first company, committed to offer flexibility, a family-first approach, wellbeing and training support, and - above all - team connection and community!

We are tech-fluent by design:

Technology isn’t a support function, it’s how we run. We deploy AI across the business and future-proof your career by investing in our people’s digital fluency.

We have nearly two decades of sustainable growth:

Our successful track-record of nearly 2 decades is testament to our strong sustainable growth focus. We are a reliable partner and employer, for the long term!

We are truly diverse and inclusive:

A culture of listening to each other, educating ourselves, and implementing changes to improve and ensure every member of our One Team feels and knows they belong.

Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers

What we offer:

• One company, many careers - as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us
• An inclusive, international working culture with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world
• A commitment to flexibility - hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave
• A family first company - generous paid parental leave and support for carers
• The ability to ‘work from elsewhere’, for up to six weeks in a year
• Summer working hours
• Financial, Social, Mental & Physical wellbeing support
• The Sonnedix Academy - a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more
• Dedicated learning paths, tools, and resources to help every colleague confidently use AI and digital tools in their work
• Fantastic office environments
• Social events, team building opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences

and many more local benefits!