Operations Control Center

The Planet Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a Manager - Operations Control Center (OCC) in California. You will lead the OCC team, ensure compliance with processes, and drive performance improvements in line with corporate strategy, overseeing real-time remote operations for renewable sites.

Required: Bachelor's in business management or engineering (MBA preferred), 10 years in a real-time control room, 5+ years in management, and experience with high‑voltage systems, renewables, and NERC/RTO knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of experience in a real-time control room, renewable energy preferred, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Experience in operations of electrical generation—thermal, hydro, or renewables.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, transmission systems, or collection systems.
• Renewable energy experience—solar, wind, and/or storage plants.
• Knowledge of RTO, system operators, NERC regulations, and utility electrical generation relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the OCC team and lead real-time remote operations for renewable sites.
• Report to the Operational Technologies Director and ensure process compliance.
• Drive performance improvements aligned with department and corporate strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Real-time operations

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, Engineering, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Title: Manager - Operations Control Center - 652309

Location: San Diego or San Francisco, CA

Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire

Job Overview:

This key management role has responsibility for oversight, leadership, and management of the OCC team. The individual will report to the Operational Technologies Director and will ensure compliance with business processes and contribute to performance improvements within the OCC that align with department and corporate strategy. Primary role is to manage the real-time remote operations contracted for renewable sites under the OCC’s monitoring and control scope of services

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

10 years of experience working in a real-time control room, renewable energy preferred, with at least 5 years in a management role.

Experience working in operations of electrical generation field—thermal, hydro, or renewables.

Hands-on experience with high-voltage systems, transmission systems, or collection systems.

Renewable energy experience—solar, wind, and/or storage plants.

Experience or in-depth knowledge of RTO, system operators, NERC regulations, utility electrical generation relationships, and regulations.

Evidence of problem-solving skills and improving the day-to-day operations of a department.