Renewables Control Room Operator (SCADA & Safety)

BayWa r.e. AG; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Job summary

BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited is seeking a Technical Control Room Operator to oversee the safe and efficient operation of renewable assets globally.

You will manage site access, monitor SCADA systems, maintain records, and ensure compliance with safety rules while coordinating with O&M contractors and partners. The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to work within a rotating shift pattern in a hybrid Edinburgh setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Control Centre environment or with SCADA in power generation.
• Knowledge of Wind Turbine safety rules and safe systems of work.
• Fully IT literate with ability to work across multiple systems and processes.
• Strong logical thinking and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Team player with collaboration skills and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate controlled visitor access to sites and communicate clearly.
• Monitor renewable assets using SCADA and operation management software; respond to alarms/faults.
• Maintain up-to-date work control records and plant life histories.
• Oversee safe release of plants under the safe system of work; follow Wind Turbine Safety Rules.
• Communicate with O&M contractors, customers, and external partners; escalate safety incidents as needed.
• Monitor weather forecasts and issue timely safety alerts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Control Centre services and processes.

Skills

SCADA systems

Wind Turbine safety rules

IT literacy

Multi-system proficiency

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety culture

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited is seeking a Technical Control Room Operator to oversee the safe and efficient operation of renewable assets globally.

You will manage site access, monitor SCADA systems, maintain records, and ensure compliance with safety rules while coordinating with O&M contractors and partners. The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to work within a rotating shift pattern in a hybrid Edinburgh setting.