Entry-Level ROCC Operator - Renewables Dispatch

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is recruiting an Associate ROCC Operator to monitor and control renewable generation assets from our Remote Operations Center in Florida. This entry-level role blends restoration technician tasks with foundational engineering operator duties, focusing on real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and timely restoration.

You will gain hands-on experience with SCADA and other control platforms, learn safety and regulatory compliance, and develop career growth through certifications and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred for entry level
• 0–2 years in power generation, renewable energy, or related field
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety practices
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and renewables is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Ensures renewable generation assets operate in accordance with safety and compliance requirements
• Maximizes availability, reliability, and revenue through alarm monitoring and response
• Coordinates market participation with internal and external schedulers, marketers, transmission operators, and balancing authorities
• Responds to, troubleshoots and recovers from off-normal events related to substation protection and operation
• Manages initial emergency response for safety, cyber, and environmental events
• Plans outages and executes high voltage switching orders to support equipment maintenance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

SCADA familiarity

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

NextEra Energy is recruiting an Associate ROCC Operator to monitor and control renewable generation assets from our Remote Operations Center in Florida. This entry-level role blends restoration technician tasks with foundational engineering operator duties, focusing on real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and timely restoration.

You will gain hands-on experience with SCADA and other control platforms, learn safety and regulatory compliance, and develop career growth through certifications and