Control Room Operator

invenergyllc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Control Room Operator to monitor and operate wind, solar, and battery storage facilities from the company HQ. The role requires analysis, fault handling, and coordination with field technicians and grid operators.

The position supports 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and offers competitive wages with a safety-sensitive framework and drug testing. Valid US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of relevant experience, or military service in related roles.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor and operate wind, solar, and battery storage generation facilities and related plant equipment.
• Promptly address turbine and inverter faults.
• Manage balance of plant controls and ensure reliable facility operations: power/curtailments, voltage, reactive power, and other controls as needed.
• Respond to critical alarms and situations.
• Communicate and coordinate with site technicians, customers, grid operators, and third-parties.
• Maintain accurate logs of communications.
• Analyze data and trends, troubleshoot and diagnose issues and elevate matters to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor weather at sites for safety of on-site technicians, personnel, and equipment.
• Work independently or collaboratively on projects and initiatives that enhance the operations and reliability of the control center.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Military service experience

Tools

SCADA systems

PI data software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Control Room Operator, you will be responsible for the remote monitoring, operation, and real-time analysis of Invenergy's fleet of wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. This position will be located at Invenergy's HQ in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor and operate wind, solar, and battery storage generation facilities and related plant equipment
• Promptly address turbine and inverter faults
• Manage balance of plant controls and ensure reliable facility operations: power/curtailments, voltage, reactive power, and other controls as needed
• Respond to critical alarms and situations
• Communicate and coordinate with site technicians, customers, grid operators, and third-parties
• Maintain accurate logs of communications
• Analyze data and trends, troubleshoot and diagnose issues and elevate matters to appropriate personnel
• Monitor weather at sites for safety of on-site technicians, personnel, and equipment
• Work independently or collaboratively on projects and initiatives that enhance the operations and reliability of the control center

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a course of study that demonstrates strong analytical and technical skills Or 2 years of relevant experience Or military service experience in positions that require communication and analytical and decision-making skills
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SCADA systems, preferably focused on wind or solar operations
• Experience with data monitoring software such as PI
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Data analysis
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Base Pay

• $35.71 - $50.51 USD Hourly
• Bonus: 0% - 15%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

Benefits

• Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Equal Opportunity

• Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.