Control Room Operator (Unfilled)

aes; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation, a leading US-based global power company, is seeking a Control Room Operator in Dayton, OH. You will monitor and control a diverse renewable asset portfolio (Wind, Solar, BESS) across multiple regions, ensuring safe, reliable operation and regulatory compliance.

You will work under supervision to optimize real power generation and coordinate with O&M teams and grid operators. This role emphasizes strict adherence to procedures, strong communication, and continual training to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in control room operations or similar environment.
• Familiarity with NERC standards and their impact on operations.
• Ability to follow operating procedures strictly and accurately.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS assets.
• Monitor portfolio via SCADA for faults, alarms, and performance deviations.
• Adjust plant parameters (Real Power, Voltage, Power Factor) as directed.
• Generate and submit operational reports to grid entities.
• Coordinate outages and communicate with O&M teams and TOP.
• Maintain logs and ensure regulatory compliance and safety practices.

Skills

SCADA systems

NERC standards

Operations procedures

Clear communication

Emergency response

Microsoft Office

Asset monitoring

Tools

SCADA software

PLC basics

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. We're not just building a more sustainable future , we're powering it.

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.

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 p