Control Room Operator

primeinfra; Maragondon; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeinfra seeks a Control Room Engineer/Operator to manage the PV farm through SCADA, including start-up, synchronization, and shutdown of plant and auxiliaries. You will monitor system parameters, respond to alarms, and coordinate with engineers for optimal performance.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, understanding HV/MV/LV switchgear, and ensuring regulatory compliance and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• At least 2 years in the energy sector, preferably power plant design or construction.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate, start-up, synchronize, and shut down the PV farm and related auxiliaries.
• Monitor SCADA alarms and coordinate with engineers to rectify issues.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety policies.
• Coordinate with utility companies and dispatch instructions during emergencies.

Skills

Electrical drawings interpretation

SCADA operation

Power plant operation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Communications Engineering

Tools

HV/MV/LV switchgear

Job description

Job Summary

The Control Room Engineer/Operator is responsible for the operation and control of the PV farm system (i.e., PV Modules, DC Combiner Boxes, Inverter Station, Weather Stations) and its auxiliaries, including all Low, Medium, and High Voltage Systems and associated transmission lines through the Supervision, Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to ensure continuous, safe, reliable, and efficient power generation of the Solar Power Plant.

Key Accountabilities

1. Plant Operation Takes charge of the start-up, synchronization, and shutdown of the solar power plant and its respective auxiliaries. Ensures normal plant operation, including load variations. Records, monitors, and evaluates operating system parameters such as irradiance/solar resource, temperature, wind speeds, energy dispatch levels, and load curves. Initiates necessary recommendations to the Shift Charge Engineer for optimum performance to prevent breakdowns. Monitors and interprets SCADA alarm indications of equipment malfunction and coordinates with the Shift Charge Engineer and Operation Ground Engineer for alarm rectification. Operates the control system of the High Voltage plant substation equipment and HV/MV/LV switch gears during normal operations, maintenance activities, and abnormal/emergency situations. Troubleshoots abnormalities during shifts and initiates remedial measures to prevent unnecessary downtime. Coordinates closely with utility companies (e.g., DELTA for Meralco and/or its Systems Control Center and Systems Operations Area/Regional Control Centers for NGCP) and ensures all communications are properly recorded and logged. Complies with all dispatch instructions from utilities (Meralco or NGCP) during emergency conditions in coordination with the Plant Manager and Operations Head. Works closely with the Forecasting Team and Trading Team for the Electricity Market (IEMOP/WESM).
2. Regulatory Compliance Coordinates with plant dispatch to regulate line voltage, frequency, load, and other power quality requirements in accordance with the Philippine Grid Code and Philippine Distribution Code. Ensures dispatch levels of power and reactive power are within regulatory and contractual limits (Power Supply Agreement with Meralco) at all times.
3. Environmental, Safety and Health Compliance Complies with and implements Environmental, Safety, and Health policies and procedures.
4. Other Duties Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering.
• At least two (2) years of related experience in the energy industry, preferably in the design or construction of a power plant.
• Ability to understand electrical drawings and schematics.