Control Center Operator - Level 1

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

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an O&M Control Center Operator – Level 1 based in San Diego, CA. You will ensure compliance with NERC standards and monitor dispatch operations for projects across SOLV Energy’s O&M team.

The role emphasizes safety, real-time monitoring, documentation, and coordinating with field technicians to maintain reliability of solar, storage, and substation assets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Written and verbal English fluency.
• Ability to prioritize problems independently and troubleshoot in real time.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with safety principles and procedures.

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 SOLV Energy’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP).
• Apply policies and procedures to ensure assets meet 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 assets’ performance through real-time and historical tools.
• Communicate with onsite technicians to evaluate alarms and plan corrective actions.
• Utilize SCADA applications to control generating assets.
• Provide administrative support through ticketing systems.
• Respond to alarms and requests received by the OCC.
• Track issues to facilitate timely resolution.
• Improve OCC workflows and training documents.
• Maintain flexibility in shift assignments for 24/7 operations.

Skills

Written and verbal English fluency

Customer service and interpersonal

Team collaboration

Analytical and quantitative skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Follow written procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office applications

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 O&M Control Center Operator – Level 1 will be responsible for ensuring all sites comply with North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System. The Level I OCC Operator will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of, and dispatching technicians for all projects operated by SOLV Energy’s O&M team.

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

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: J13804