Engineer, Renewables Operations

LUMA Energy ServCo, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy ServCo, LLC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Renewables Operations Engineer to support Power Purchase and Operating Agreements, PPOAs, and related procedures. You will model renewable availability, generate hourly dispatch tables, and assist Control Center operators to maintain energy balance.

This role collaborates across Generation and Regulatory teams, drafts procedures, analyzes KPIs, and supports efficient operations and service continuity in the energy market.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility generation, power system, power quality and/or real-time control center operation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Engineering License or Trainee Engineer’s Certificate and Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and management of PPOAs, JOPs and other Operating Contracts with generators and market participants.
• Develop daily/weekly models for renewable projects’ availability and capability forecast and hourly dispatch tables.
• Ensure operations align with policies, regulations, and PPOAs.
• Analyze PPOAs performance and coordinate with legal/regulatory teams to update agreements.
• Assist in developing procedures and systems promoting efficiency and continuity of energy supply.

Skills

Power systems

Real-time control

Electric utility operations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Project Director, in the Department of System Operation, the Renewables Operations Engineer will be responsible for the tasks associated with supporting the Power Purchase and Operating Agreements operational functions, specially related to renewable projects, Agreed Operating Procedures, testing protocols, and dispatch forecast.

This position will also have the additional obligations to not only coordinate within the Generation and Regulatory organization but occasionally outside entities, as an individual or as a coordinated team, to ensure that necessary services is provided to those groups while simultaneously supporting the safe operating and performance obligations of the energy suppliers.

This position will have the responsibility to address in an expedient and efficient manner the detailed analysis needed to support the execution of the PPOA work plan via detailed analytics using operational specific software, drafting procedures, work processes and executive level presentations.

Job Description:

• Participate in the development and management of Power Purchase and Operational Agreements (PPOAs), Joint Operating Procedure (JOPs) and other Operating Contracts with generators and market participants to ensure adequate energy supply.
• Participate in the development and management, and monitoring of Agreed Operating Procedures (AOPs), testing protocols, and performance metrics for PPOAs, specially for existing and new renewable projects.
• Develop daily/weekly models for renewable projects’ availability and capability forecast, and hourly dispatch tables which are used by Control Center operators in real-time dispatching to maintain constant frequency and energy balance.
• Ensures that operations are conducted in accordance with policies, regulations, strategic action plans, and business activities, specially PPOAs.
• Participate in the assessment of the PPOAs performance and collaborate with the legal and regulatory team to maintain or update the PPOAs.
• Assists other teams within System Operation in the development of programs, processes, procedures, and the implementation of systems and technologies that promote efficiency, productivity and the continuous improvement of operational processes and service continuity related to the energy market and generation plant.
• Assists in the analysis of new projects and changes to existing projects, reports, rules, and procedures that affect System Operation and provide recommendations accordingly.
• Participates in the development, monitor and analysis of System Operation Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) pertaining to generators and market operations.
• Prepares reports and statistics related to the activities assigned and to be used in the development of strategies and decision-making processes, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the information and data provided.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Leadership Responsibilities

• N/A

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.

Experience

Required:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility generation, power system, power quality and/or real-time control center operation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

• Engineering License or Trainee Engineer’s Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.
• Driver’s License.
• Complies with the training required by law according to the requirements of the position.
• Preferred: Be a member of the Association of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico.

Travel Requirements

• Travels - Yes
• Percent of time - 10%
• Overnight required - Yes

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Frequently
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift /carry over - 31 to 50 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery - N/A
• Working in high places - N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with Electricity - N/A
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - N/A
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions – N/A

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.