Operations Control Center Operator II - O&M

POSITION SUMMARY:

The operations center control room operator is responsible for real-time operation of Primoris obligations in managing Generator Operator (GOP) requirements while also interacting with Balancing Authorities (BA), Generator Owners (GO), and Field Operations/Maintenance.

This position will support and operate SCADA activities and control center operations throughout the fleet.

This position will support the operations, substation activities, and maintenance by actively managing plant availability and reliability, coordinating outages, and including use of company system and logging.

This position will be full time at the ROCC/On-Site in the Denver Colorado area and will require up to 20% travel.

This position will be able to acquire and maintain NERC system operator certifications (Balancing and Interchange Operator or Reliability Operator) through completing and maintaining continuing education hours required for the NERC system operator position.

They will monitor site data to address and resolve site specific issues and provide information and support to field personnel to ensure successful response and restoration.  

Purpose:

Responsible for the operation and sustainability of energy sites through the Renewable Energy Control Center using SCADA operations, Work Management Systems, Data Analytics and Communications to maximize sustainability of Solar, Wind, BESS sites.

Assist in the areas of operational real-time load and generation forecasting.

Work with Balancing Authorities and Transmission Operators to securely share asset data.

Manage and Monitor Alarms relating to site specific data and provide real-time restoration and planned outages across multiple sites.

Utilizes ticket systems to relay information to field personnel to provide accurate and detailed information relating to work, either planned or unplanned, site maintenance.

This position reports to the ROCC Manager and will operate fleet wide sites across the U.S.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Monitor and operate SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems: The operator is responsible for real-time monitoring of renewable energy assets, such as wind turbines, solar panels, or hydroelectric facilities, and ensuring smooth functioning and optimal performance.
• Manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software: The operator will track and schedule maintenance activities, manage work orders, and ensure the proper allocation of resources for routine and emergency maintenance tasks.
• Analyze performance data: The operator will collect and analyze data from the SCADA and CMMS systems to identify trends, inefficiencies, or potential issues, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Incident and outage management: The operator will promptly respond to alarms, faults, or outages, diagnose the cause, and initiate appropriate corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure system stability.
• Coordination with field techn...