Control Center Operator - Level 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holiday

Job summary

SOLV Energy, LLC is hiring an O&M Control Center Operator – Level 1 for our San Diego, CA office. You will monitor real-time OCC operations, dispatch field technicians, and ensure compliance with NERC standards to maintain bulk electric system reliability.

The role supports 24/7 operations and requires strong communication and data-logging skills. The position emphasizes safety, accurate reporting, and close collaboration with the O&M team to optimize asset performance across solar, storage, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Written and verbal English fluency.
• Control center experience preferred.
• Computer literacy with data analysis, modeling, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time OCC operations and dispatch technicians for SOLV Energy projects.
• Maintain accurate logs of activities, outages, and communications.
• Utilize SCADA applications to control generating assets and respond to alarms.
• Coordinate with onsite staff to plan corrective actions and improve OCC workflows.

Skills

English fluency

Customer service

Team player

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

MS Office

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 assignedPosition Responsibilities and Duties:Recognize safety as the number one priority in operationsPerform or support switching operations as directed, safely and without negative impact to personnel or equipmentMaintain compliance with SOLV Energy’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP)Apply policies and procedures to ensure assets are meeting contractual/NERC obligations and maximum availabilityAccurately and thoroughly document activities associated with planned or forced outagesComplete all required training associated with the operation of NERC-registered generatorsProvide timely, accurate, and detailed communications logs to internal and external customersMaintain situational awareness of real-time OCC operationsMonitor data integrity of generating assetsMonitor generating assets’ performance through real-time and historical analytical toolsCommunicate with onsite technicians to evaluate alarms and irregularities to plan or take corrective actionUtilize multiple SCADA applications to control generating assetsProvide administrative support through ticketing systemsProperly respond to alarms and requests received by the OCCTrack issues to facilitate timely resolutionUse experience to improve OCC workflows, processes, and training documentsMaintain flexibility in shift assignments due to 24/7 operationsObjectives or Goals to Measure Performance:Adherence to SOLV Energy’s policies and proceduresWorking within SOLV Energy’s business processesContributing to an efficient working environmentAccuracy, quality, and timeliness of completed tasksCustomer/Client SatisfactionTimeliness in responding to system and training needsEffective coordination of O&M projects with client prioritiesImproved personal growth and educationMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalentPrevious control center experience preferredAbility to comprehend and communicate technical explanationsWritten and verbal English fluencyCustomer service and interpersonal skillsAbility to work within a team to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in real-timeAbility to prioritize problems independentlyAnalytical and quantitative skillsAbility to understand safety principles to support safe work on equipmentComputer literacy with data analysis, modeling, and reportingProficiency in MS Office applicationsStrong organizational skillsType 40 GWAMPhone communication skillsStrong ability to multi-taskAttention to detailAbility to follow written proceduresSOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt 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 - $29.00Pay Rate Type:HourlySOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.Job Number: J13804If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.