ROC Operator

Actalent; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (employee and depend.)

Disability coverage

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a ROC Operator to monitor and control remote energy storage sites from a centralized Remote Operations Center in Durham, NC. You will respond to alarms, coordinate with field teams, and support customers while upholding safety and reliability of utility-scale energy storage systems.

You will work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays, with a strong emphasis on ownership, clear communication, and data-driven troubleshooting using SCADA and CMMS tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Experience with SCADA, CMMS (Salesforce), and data visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate energy storage sites in real time, ensuring safe and reliable performance.
• Investigate alarms, faults, and abnormal events using established procedures.
• Document customer requests in CMMS and communicate status clearly to customers.
• Coordinate with field personnel during maintenance and system interventions.
• Follow safety protocols and operational procedures at all times.
• Analyze numerical data to support decisions and troubleshooting.
• Use SCADA tools to visualize performance and diagnose issues.
• Assist interpreting electrical diagrams to aid troubleshooting.
• Escalate complex issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain urgency and ownership for assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Provide excellent customer service and conflict resolution when needed.
• Adapt to rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Urgent ownership

Electrical tech background

Communication skills

Data interpretation

SCADA familiarity

Team collaboration

Customer service

Learning software quickly

Technical problem solving

Authorized to work in US

Education

2-year degree in Electrical Technology or related field

Tools

Salesforce

CMMS

SCADA software

MS Office

Linux basics

Job description

Job Title: ROC Operator

The ROC Operator monitors and controls remote energy storage sites in real time from a centralized Remote Operations Center. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility-scale energy storage systems by responding to alarms, coordinating with field personnel, and supporting customers. The position offers the opportunity to work in the rapidly growing battery power and energy storage industry while contributing directly to grid reliability and renewable integration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate remote energy storage sites in real time to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve alarms, faults, and abnormal events using established procedures and tools.
• Track and document customer support requests in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including Salesforce.
• Communicate issue status, troubleshooting steps, and resolution details clearly and promptly to customers.
• Coordinate with field personnel by providing operational support during maintenance activities and system interventions.
• Follow all defined safety protocols, operating procedures, and compliance requirements during all activities.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze numerical and operational data to support decision-making and issue resolution.
• Use SCADA and related software tools to visualize system performance and diagnose operational issues.
• Assist in interpreting electrical single-line diagrams and network drawings to support troubleshooting and operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to escalating complex issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency and ownership for all assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Provide excellent customer service and apply effective conflict resolution skills when handling customer concerns.
• Adapt to rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and provide coverage for scheduled and unscheduled shift vacancies.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to cover scheduled and unscheduled shift vacancies as needed.
• Minimum 2-year degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical work experience.
• Proven sense of urgency and strong ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear internal and external communication.
• Ability to understand and explain technical concepts and operational scenarios to various stakeholders.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze numerical and operational data to support troubleshooting.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience or capability in systems support, energy systems, SCADA, and network support.
• Customer service experience in a technical or operational environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a Remote Operations Center environment.
• NERC Certified Operator credential or NERC operations experience.
• Experience with data-visualization platforms or similar monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with SQL and basic data-analysis techniques.
• Experience with distributed power generation, renewable energy, or industrial controls.
• Computer skills including SCADA operations, MS Office, or basic Linux usage.
• Ability to interpret electrical single-line diagrams and network drawings.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field (preferred).

Work Environment

This role is based in a Remote Operations Center located in Durham, NC, focused on utility-scale energy storage solutions integrated with traditional and renewable power generation. The environment is highly technical and fast-paced, supporting some of the most demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial organizations. The position follows a 12-hour shift (7am-7pm) pattern, including weekends, with rotation between day and night shifts every 16 days. Team members work extensively with SCADA systems, energy management software, data-visualization tools, CMMS platforms such as Salesforce, MS Office, and basic Linux environments. The setting is a professional control-room environment that requires sustained attention to detail, adherence to safety and operational procedures, and effective communication with both internal teams and external customers. The schedule structure typically provides every other weekend off, offering a balance between intensive shift work and regular time away from the control room.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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