Remote Operations Center Technician

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an operator for its Remote Operations Center in Overland Park, KS. This exciting role involves operating and monitoring power generation technologies, ensuring effective communication with clients and internal teams, and developing processes for site-specific projects. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience in operations, particularly with renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork as you help tackle some of humanity's biggest challenges in energy management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree or vocational experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor assets for clients in the Remote Operations Center.
• Engage with multiple parties to resolve site operations and maintenance issues.
• Develop processes for site-specific projects and assist with Monitoring & Diagnostics.

Skills

Intermediate knowledge of distributed energy systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Predictive analytics

Knowledge of Power Plant systems

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or vocational experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HMI software

Operating platform software

Job description

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

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. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Job Summary

This position is an operator position based out of our world headquarters in Overland Park, KS. The operator will be operating and monitoring assets for clients as well as documenting and tracking progress of maintenance-related work. This individual will report to the ROC Lead Operator.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs real-time operations of distributed asset power generation technologies in Remote Operations Center (ROC).
• Interfaces 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.
• Engages in multiple aspects of ROC responsibilities including communications with clients as well as internal team members to maintain contractual obligations.
• Follows and operates to scheduled energy dispatch instructions.
• Develops processes and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center.
• Stands watches in rotational shift-work developed in coordination with the ROC Lead Operator.
• Assists with Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) teams using predictive analytics for proactive monitoring of power generation, renewables, process industries and distributed generation assets.
• Performs functions requiring intermediate knowledge of distributed energy systems (solar systems) and use of control applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of remote operations. This position should have skills in Microsoft Office applications as well as various HMI and operating platform software.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required
• Associate Degree or trades/vocational experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related work experience
• Previous operations experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation
• Control Room Operator experience preferred
• 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

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Performs functions requiring intermediate knowledge of distributed energy systems (solar systems) and use of control applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of remote operations. This position should have skills in Microsoft Office applications as well as various HMI and operating platform software.

Salary Plan

SPC: Specialized Staff

Job Grade

004