Control Room Operator

ERSG Ltd

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 31,822 - 45,323

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A renewable energy recruitment firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Control Center Operator. This entry-level position involves monitoring and managing renewable energy plants, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in SCADA systems. This full-time role offers competitive pay and health benefits.

Qualifications

2-5+ years of applicable work experience in power plant operations preferred.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage renewable energy plants remotely.
Respond to equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with operational procedures.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Education

Degree from an accredited engineering or technical school

Tools

SCADA systems

MS Office suite

Job description

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Specializing in onshore renewable energy recruitment.

We are seeking a control center operator to support operations for renewable energy projects. As an Operator I, you will work from our state-of-the-art control center to remotely monitor and manage renewable energy plants. Your primary responsibility will be to quickly identify and respond to equipment issues to minimize downtime and maximize plant performance. Using advanced SCADA systems, you will control turbines, inverters, and other critical equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Complete applicable safety program training requirements per the IIPP annually. Read, understand, and apply information such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operation by quickly responding to changing conditions in order to maximize availability and generation by operating facilities within all applicable permits, electrical system procedures, contractual obligations, and company objectives.
Visually monitor and read parameters, data points, and sensor outputs at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and to detect faults and malfunctions.
Monitor data such as weather conditions including wind speed, direction, turbulence, irradiance, storms, or equipment temperatures, voltage, current, power, and VARs.
Ensure quality and accuracy of real-time generation information being telemetered to RTO/ISO and take actions to correct abnormalities.
Ensure asset, meteorological, and substation data integrity for internal databases used for reporting purposes and by external entity’s real-time operations.
Develop and implement effective strategies to maximize the generating assets value by capturing profit opportunities when possible.
Use OEM or Enterprise SCADA (Original Equipment Manufacturer Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to adjust plant control setpoints such as active and reactive power of the company’s generating units.
Maintain understanding of the compliance requirements where owned and third-party assets are located.
Perform diagnostic analysis of operating data to assess operating performance and make recommendations for improvement.
Adjust manual controls or verify automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, based on utility/ISO/customer requirements. Accurately change control equipment setpoints.
Record operation actions taken during shift in operator's logbook or other automated logging mechanisms.
Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, discover opportunities for improvements, and take appropriate action.
Proficient in operating computers, the OCC’s Integrated SCADA system, and all other plant SCADA systems used in monitoring and controlling plant operations.
Use weather information from weather services and interconnected companies to respond to load demand changes as directed through curtailment orders and outage directives.
Ensure compliance to all regulatory and contractual requirements through adherence to all operational procedures, processes, and policies.
Coordinate with regional personnel and system operators from other companies on matters pertaining to customer problems or demands. Utilize accurate and efficient three-way communication skills on inbound and outbound telephone conversations.
Assist maintenance teams to troubleshoot problems and ascertain probable cause.
Direct electrical substation switching using a detailed understanding of the Company’s electrical switching practices.
Supervise OCC Operators in the absence of supervisory personnel, and provide direction and advice to Operators on technical issues relating to system performance and operation.
All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

A minimum of 2-5+ years of applicable work experience using computers or similar industrial equipment; experience in power plant operations considered a plus. Military or maritime background is an asset.
Must be able to work other shifts as required, including overtime, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as necessary. Experience in 24/7 work settings preferred.
Understanding of power plant operation and control highly desired; knowledge of NERC operating policies is a plus. Ability to train for and become NERC certified is a desired advancement path for operators.
A minimum of 2-4 years of education with a degree from an accredited engineering or technical school preferred.
Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and use MS Office suite programs, unique plant SCADA systems, and network/communication systems to identify plant interconnectivity issues.
Strong analytical skills to process information timely and accurately; math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to follow instructions diligently.
Able to maintain confidentiality, be detail-oriented and disciplined, and adept at multi-tasking.
Demonstrates good work habits including excellent attendance and punctuality.
Conducts and presents oneself in a professional manner.

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