Control Center Operator - Level 1

SOLV Energy, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy in San Diego, CA is seeking a Level 2 Control Center Operator to independently manage routine OCC work from recognition through closure. The role applies procedures, coordinates across teams, and serves as a technical resource while maintaining real-time OCC operations and log accuracy.

Flexibility for 24/7 shifts and use of SCADA applications to monitor assets are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Written and verbal English fluency essential.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate technical explanations.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to prioritize problems independently.
• Analytical and quantitative skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office; data analysis and reporting experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Phone communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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 ICP and contractual/NERC obligations.
• Document activities associated with planned or forced outages.
• Train and stay current with operations; operate NERC-registered generators.
• Provide timely communications logs to customers and internal teams.
• Maintain real-time situational awareness of OCC operations.
• Monitor data integrity and performance of generating assets.
• Communicate alarms/irregularities to plan or take action.
• Use SCADA applications to control generating assets.
• Provide admin support through ticketing systems.
• Respond to alarms and requests received by OCC.
• Track issues for timely resolution.
• Contribute to OCC workflow/process improvements.

Skills

Written and verbal English fluency

Customer service

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Technical explanations

Phone communication

Typing speed 40 WPM

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA applications

Ticketing systems

MS Office

Data analysis tools

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 Control Center Operator – Level 2 will independently manage routine and moderately complex OCC work from recognition through closure. The Level II Operator applies procedures, tools, facts, and judgment to common operational variation; maintains workflow continuity; coordinates across teams; and serves as a technical resource and routine-work support for Level I Operators.

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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:

$26.00 - $29.00

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Job Number: J13806