Control Room Operator I

The Control Room Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant real-time monitoring and operation of photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities. This includes managing assets located across multiple countries and regions, each with its own market rules, regulatory requirements, and operating environments. The Operator ensures that grid, regulatory, and contractual obligations are met through adherence to NERC Reliability Standards and ISO 9001 quality management principles, while coordinating with global stakeholders across different time zones. Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following initiatives:

Monitor and control multiple PV and BESS facilities in real-time through SCADA and EMS platforms, spanning different countries and grid operators worldwide. This includes but not limited to station instruments (Switches, breakers, inverters trackers, sensors, meters, and generated alarms to ensure voltage and power levels (among other metrics) are within acceptable limits.

Execute switching orders, dispatch instructions, and plant commands in coordination with Transmission Operators (TOs), Balancing Authorities (BAs), and Scheduling Coordinators (SCs).

Navigate and comply with market-specific requirements (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, National Grid, European TSOs) while ensuring consistent operational standards globally.

Identify, analyze, and respond to operational events such as curtailments, outages, and derates across diverse regulatory environments.

Coordinate with international site teams and local field technicians during maintenance, outages, and emergencies.

Perform duties in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards (CIP, COM, PER, PRC, TOP, and others as applicable) for North American facilities.

Support compliance with international standards and local market operator rules for facilities outside of North America.

Maintain situational awareness to support the reliability of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and equivalent systems worldwide.

Protect Critical Cyber Assets (CCAs) and follow cyber and physical security protocols under CIP standards, ensuring global applicability of best practices.