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Summary:

OCC Operator II is a control room operator with full responsibility for operating and monitoring within our Operations Control Center (OCC) the status of all renewable energy assets (Solar, BESS, Wind) on a continuous basis to ensure that the system meets its generating requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner. Operator II ensures that all renewable energy assets operations are conducted in the most efficient and reliable manner and according to industry best practices. Operator II operates within all regulatory requirements, as well as environmental and safety standards.

Requirements:   

• Monitors and operates renewable assets within our fleet including alarm and warning resolution, curtailment procedures, call-out procedures, casualty control, and emergency action planning.
• Performs substation switching operations in accordance with authorized procedures.
• Ensures maximum SCADA connectivity and resolving SCADA/communication failures to ensure control and monitoring capabilities are always available.
• Follows optimized communication systems for our renewable energy asset fleet, between the OCC and local site personnel, balancing authorities, transmission operators, and off-takers.
• Maintains formal operator logs of real-time activities, notifications, and communications as required by procedural and contractual requirements.
• Supports the operations of the O&M and Asset Management Group to help provide a rapid market response to certain pertinent events and to support cost-effective ISO scheduling and settlements.
• Supports scheduling unplanned outages with Scheduling Entities.
• Actively supports the Maintenance Team in the execution of maintenance plans by providing support (Lockout/Tagout), equipment identification, troubleshooting, work request preparation, or other areas as needed.
• Participates in the administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
• Supports training shift personnel on OCC processes and procedures.
• Supports performance improvement and failure analysis of SCADA systems and OCC processes.
• Maintains RES safety standards.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• High energy, positive, and ability to work well in a team environment with a proven attention to detail.

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job and task specific training prior to work commencing.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree Technical/Electrical/Engineering (or work experience below) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree Technical/Electrical/Engineering (or work experience below) preferred.
• 4+ years or more Electrical Control Room experience required.
• Scheduling/progress control techniques.
• Experience with the development and management of databases.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• High energy, positive, and ability to work well in a team environment with proven attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of energy management and trending analysis software, SCADA, and Microsoft Office software.
• Functional competencies include teamwork, communication, passion, continuous improvement, and attention to detail.
• Domestic travel 5-15% required.
• Valid Driver’s License Not required.

Anticipated base salary range:  $37.46 - $44.07

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling 5-15 lbs., Pushing 5-15 lbs., Lifting 5-15 lbs., and Stooping required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15 lbs., Gripping, Handling, Pinching, and Walking required

Frequently: Standing required.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, required.

Rarely exposed to Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, and in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed, Noise, and Hazards in the working environment. 

We maintain a drug-free workplace.  Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.