Control Room Operator

Arevon; Arizona (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy seeks a Control Room Operator to oversee the operations of photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems. This role is crucial in ensuring maximum energy production while prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with various teams to resolve performance issues and maintain operational excellence. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about renewable energy and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with 6% Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave

Inspiring Company Culture

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in power plant operations, preferably in renewable and BESS.
• Ability to implement operational procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control PV and BESS facilities remotely.
• Ensure personnel safety and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and address real-time outages.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of outage reporting

Job description

Arevon is a leading renewable energy company, supplying clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy to utilities and businesses in the U.S. We use innovative approaches to develop, build, finance, own, and operate utility-scale solar, energy storage, solar-plus-storage projects, and distributed generation assets.

The Position

The Control Room Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and operations of Arevon’s PV (photovoltaic) and BESS (battery energy storage system) fleet. The role will be part of the Asset Management and Operations team and will report directly to the Manager, SCADA and Operations. The Control Room Operator will work closely with the plant maintenance team, SCADA team, contract asset management, performance engineering and power markets team to identify plant performance issues and work to resolve them while minimizing impact to project availability. The Control Room Operator will work to achieve maximum energy production while ensuring that personnel and equipment safety as well as regulatory compliance are given top priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Remotely monitoring and controlling a diverse fleet of PV and BESS facilities including co-located and hybrid resources.
• Ensuring personnel safety through the coordination of switching activities with the site maintenance teams, transmission system operators, and other nearby generation facilities.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations including applicable NERC and ISO rules.
• Support site maintenance activities through planned outage execution including coordination with applicable transmission system operators, scheduling coordinators, and balancing authorities.
• Identify and address real-time, forced outages and coordinate with appropriate internal and external parties to resolve while mitigating lost revenue.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Manager, SCADA and Operations.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in power plant operations with a preference towards renewable and BESS operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers and vendors.
• Strong understanding of outage reporting rules and requirements.
• Ability to implement operational procedures and processes.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts with some overnight shifts.

Why Join Arevon?

We believe you should love what you do and where you work, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.

• Competitive Compensation and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with 6% Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Inspiring Company Culture
• Professional Development Opportunities