Control Room Operator (Unfilled)

AES Corporation; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Control Room Operator to remotely monitor and control a diverse renewable asset portfolio, including wind, solar, and BESS. Position requires rotating 12-hour shifts and strict adherence to procedures within a high-performing team.

The role focuses on SCADA monitoring, parameter adjustments, and coordinating with field O&M personnel to ensure reliability and safety across assets in MISO and PJM regions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in control center operations or similar role.
• Familiarity with electrical substation safety protocols and equipment.
• Knowledge of NERC standards and impact on operations.
• Competency in plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems.
• Ability to follow operating procedures without exception.
• Experience with solar, wind, and battery storage asset operations is a plus.
• Strong communication to manage critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of utility-scale renewable assets.
• Monitor SCADA portfolio for faults, alarms, and underperformance.
• Adjust plant parameters per direction of operators and management.
• Prepare operational reports for grid entities.
• Coordinate with O&M personnel for troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain outage schedules and forecasts.
• Maintain logs and documentation per industry standards.

Skills

Control room operations

SCADA systems

Electrical safety knowledge

NERC standards familiarity

Data acquisition experience

Procedural discipline

Team coordination

Shift work (12-hour)

Communication under pressure

Microsoft Office

Tools

SharePoint

Docushare

SAP

SCADA software

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.

The Dayton, Ohio Remote Operating Control Center (ROCC) is currently seeking a Control Room Operator to remote monitor the operation of a large renewable asset portfolio in all RTOs, particularly, MISO and PJM. The current portfolio is diverse, comprised of Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Solar + Battery systems. Under limited supervision of a Control Room Team Lead, Control Room Operator will monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process data and remotely operate wind turbine generators, solar sites and battery systems. The successful candidate will have experience in control room operations, the power industry, record of working rotating/swing shifts, and demonstrated ability to work in high performing teams under limited supervision. This position will be permanently located in Dayton, OH.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing fleet of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS assets
• Monitor portfolio via SCADA system for asset faults, errors, alarms, site underperformance and notify/dispatch appropriate parties if faults cannot be reset/cleared.
• Adjust plant operating parameters (Real Power Generation, Voltage, Power Factor) as directed by the Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, and Operations Management.
• Make required operational reports to various grid entities (Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, Balancing Authority, Scheduling Coordinators).
• Communicate with and dispatch field O&M personnel for troubleshooting site equipment.
• Coordinate outage support and energy isolation with field O&M personnel and TOP.
• Develop and manage outage schedules and forecasting activities.
• Interact frequently with cross-functional teams across the AES organization and with other external organizations.
• Create and track corrective maintenance tickets.
• Contribute to the development of plant-specific operating procedures incorporating all requirements from NERC, PPA’s, IA’s and relevant Functional Entities.
• Assist in the onboarding and integration of new generation assets.
• Contribute to a strict culture of regulatory compliance.
• Obtain and maintain certifications that may be needed for further Control Center needs (i.e. PJM Generation).
• Participate in safety activities including weather monitoring and routine & emergency response communications.
• Interact with customers on issues related to asset performance and reliability.
• Record information such as fault time, fault code, and operational actions taken while on shift.
• Maintain logbooks within compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in control center operations, preferably in utility scale renewable energy assets
• Familiarity with electrical substation safety protocol, equipment, and operations
• Familiarity with NERC standards and impact on operations (VAR, COM, EOP, PER, PRC, TOP)
• Competency in plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems
• Ability to strictly follow operating procedures, without exception
• Familiarity with the maintenance of solar and wind generation assets
• Competency in plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to manage critical situations
• Willingness to undergo regular training to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations
• Reliable, punctual and capable of being trusted with significant, unsupervised responsibility
• Ability to thrive within a small, agile and fast-growing team
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Able to work effectively under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Ability to function in a high-pace environment
• Ability to remain calm and collective during stressful situations
• Experience with documentation control systems: SharePoint, Docushare, SAP, etc.
• Experience creating, editing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS).
• Ability to make independent decisions and adapt responsibility
• Must be able to work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule.
• Must have experience with data acquisition and SCADA..
• Ability to establish trust through building relationships and demonstration of capabilities.
• Familiarity with LOTO Good safety awareness

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.