Remote Operations Center Operator

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remote Operations Center Operator to manage real-time operations of power generation technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to interface with various stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and maintenance of energy systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in distributed energy systems and be ready to mentor junior team members. Join a company that values employee ownership and fosters a culture of growth and innovation, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance and personal development.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation

Company-matched 401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus program

Health care benefits

Wellness program

Vendor discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of operator-related work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time operations of distributed asset power generation technologies.
• Engage with multiple parties for site operations and maintenance problem resolution.

Skills

Real-time operations

Communication skills

Predictive analytics

Intermediate knowledge of distributed energy systems

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or vocational experience

Tools

Control applications

Document control processes

Job description

Remote Operations Center Operator

Date: Mar 5, 2025

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

The Opportunity

This Remote Operations Center (ROC) Operator position is based out of the Overland Park, KS office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform real-time operations of distributed asset power generation technologies in the Remote Operations Center (ROC).
• Interface with multiple parties for identification, diagnosis, and resolution of site operations and maintenance problems, including the site O&M team, site owner, regulatory agencies, and B&V leadership.
• Engage in multiple aspects of ROC responsibilities including communications with clients as well as internal team members to maintain contractual obligations.
• Follow and operate to scheduled energy dispatch instructions.
• Follow process and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center.
• Stand watch in rotational shift-work developed in coordination with the ROC Lead Operator.
• Assist with Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) teams using predictive analytics for proactive monitoring of power generation, renewables, process industries, and generation assets.
• Perform functions requiring intermediate knowledge of distributed energy systems and use of control applications, standards, and document control process/procedures in support of remote operations.
• Help mentor and develop less experienced team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or trades/vocational experience preferred
• 2 or more years of Operator related work experience
• Previous experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation.
• Control Room Operator experience
• Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant systems and processes
• Basic knowledge of NERC responsibilities
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required

Work Environment and Schedule

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.

The schedule for this role includes rotating 12-hour shifts, includes both days and nights.

Salary Plan

SPC: Specialized Staff

Job Grade

004

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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