Remote Operation Center Generation Operator

Job Description : Overview

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., who is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy provides wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 6,000 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy is seeking a Remote Operations Center Generation Operator to be based in Charlotte, N.C.

Position Summary

Job duties include maintaining daily logs of system events, providing immediate verbal notifications of unusual activities to the appropriate personnel, preparing daily power nominations and reports. Overseeing the safe and reliable operations of wind, solar farm and battery assets. Monitoring real-time power output, performance, and energy yield of each generating facility. Responsible for maintaining availability levels at each renewable energy site as well as following curtailment directives from entities (e.g. Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, Power Marketer etc.). Under limited supervision, schedules and coordinates the load levels of power plant generation to maintain system integrity. Perform a variety of administrative duties, as well as being responsible for EH&S and other relevant compliance requirements. The candidate must maintain effective communication with wind and solar entities, ROC QSE, power off takers, and OEM wind providers.

Responsibilities

Operational Monitoring and Planning

Maintain detailed knowledge of generating units operating characteristics at all times, including availability, energy yield, and performance efficiency to effectively utilized units to fullest potential

Communication and Teambuilding

Engage teammates in process of real-time operations and assure reporting proficiency

Assist teammates in the growth and development of skills and abilities which will enhance both their present job skills and their future value to the company

Compliance Assurance

Be familiar with all protocols relating to maintenance, scheduling, EAPs and notifications

Assist outage scheduling team in providing a workable outage schedule which guarantees all issues are handled by procedures outlined in the Settlement Agreement or Agreement in Principal

Basic Qualifications

High School / GED

2 years of equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or relevant field.

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Exhibits leadership characteristics

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Advanced knowledge of the company's energy management system

Detailed knowledge of power systems, including transmission, load control, voltage control, frequency control, automatic generation control, and NERC performance standards

Knowledge of generating unit operations, engineering, or maintenance practices

Additional years of renewable generation dispatching experience are strongly preferred and will be given preference over other power industry experience

Experience with multiple wind turbine supplier and solar PV technology desired

Working Conditions

24 / 7 shift work in office environment, 12 hour rotating shift, on-call responsibilities

Must have approved DOA on file with Risk Management

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Additional Information :

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.