Remote Operations Center Senior Operator

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks a Remote Operations Center Senior Operator in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves operating energy assets, mentoring staff, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in energy operations and a passion for leadership in renewable energy solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holiday time

401k plan with company match

Health care benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience required.
• Preferred experience includes Battery Storage, Solar, Wind.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate distributed energy assets in real-time.
• Lead and mentor junior operators.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical expertise in distributed energy systems

Problem diagnosis and resolution

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Remote Operations Center Senior Operator

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type : Staff

Project Only Hire : No

The Opportunity

The Opportunity

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

• Operates distributed energy assets in real-time from the Remote Operations Center (ROC), ensuring compliance with dispatch instructions and site-specific procedures.
• 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 project teams.
• Leads and mentors junior operators, supporting their development and potentially acting as a supervisor or ROC Manager when needed.
• Supports shift scheduling and rotational coverage, collaborating with the ROC Manager to maintain 24/7 operations.
• Assist with Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) teams usingpredictiveanalytics for proactive monitoring of power generation, renewables, process industries, and generation assets.
• Drives continuous improvement, contributing to process development, training programs, and onboarding of new operators and clients.
• Engages in business development activities, including proposal input and participation in planning meetings.
• Provides advanced technical expertise in distributed energy systems, control applications, and document control processes.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Asset Management Team focuses on helping clients plan, operate, maintain, monitor, rehabilitate, and replace their assets in the right way at the right time. The result is that clients optimize asset performance, manage risk, and drive down operational, maintenance, and capital costs.

The Remote Operations Center Team is a specialized group responsible for operating and monitoring assets for clients as well as documenting and tracking progress of maintenance related work. This Lead Operator position will report to the Asset Management Operations Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience
• Associate Degree, certificate, or trades/vocational experience preferred
• Previous Operations experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation
• Industry knowledge including technology and project management
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant systems and processes
• Basic knowledge of NERC responsibilities
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
• Team leadership experience

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications

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 may require shift work, including rotating 12-hour shifts with both days and nights.

Demonstrates self-awareness

Attracts top talent

Balances stakeholders

Directs work

Drives results

Salary Plan

SPC: Specialized Staff

Job Grade

005

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