Control Room Operator

Enchanted Rock; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

Paid time off including vacation, holidays

Job summary

A leading distributed energy company in Houston is looking for a Microgrid Control Center Operator to manage real-time energy market evaluations and ensure the smooth operations of generation assets. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure. The role necessitates excellent communication and teamwork abilities as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include competitive pay, health benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Process operating background is a plus.
• Experience in Power Plant Control Center an advantage.
• Understanding of power generation is beneficial.
• Strong proficiency with computer skills is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate real-time system conditions within different energy markets.
• Utilize SCADA dashboards to control generation assets.
• Coordinate with technicians for maintenance and logistics.
• Work in a 24/7 environment.
• Diagnose abnormal conditions that occur.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SCADA dashboards

Job description

Who are we?

Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. The company installs, operates, and integrates highly flexible, low‑cost, quick‑response distributed generation to increase reliability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint. Back‑up generators ensure customers never lose power during outages, providing highly reliable, ultra‑clean generation at a fraction of traditional backup costs. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

Job Type

Full‑time

Position Overview

The Microgrid Control Center Operator reports to the Manager of Control Center. Responsibilities focus on developing the NOC for future growth, and require strong communication, attention to detail, multitasking, and quick decision‑making under pressure. The role demands deep knowledge of control center operations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate real‑time system conditions within different energy markets; run and monitor generation assets to support customers and the applicable energy grid.
• Utilize proprietary SCADA dashboards, aggregated deployment controls, and visualization tools to control and monitor generation assets nationwide.
• Coordinate with Enchanted Rock technicians and third parties to complete preventive and corrective maintenance, fueling logistics, and other field activities.
• Become familiar with contractual obligations.
• Work in a 24/7 environment.
• Assess and diagnose abnormal conditions that occur.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Process operating background a plus.
• Power Plant Control Center experience a plus.
• Understanding of power generation a plus.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work individually and in a team.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and make decisive decisions under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive pay reflective of your skills and experience level.
• Health, Dental & Vision benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement & parental leave.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Enchanted Rock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.