Renewable Operations Center (ROC) Junior Operator

The ROC Junior Operator is an entry level critical role on the Renewables Operation Center (ROC) team based out of the Spark Power office in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

The Spark Power ROC team remotely monitors and operates both Solar PV power generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across North America and assists in field operations and maintenance of more than 1200 generation facilities under contract for O&M services. Assets monitored by the ROC range from commercial rooftop or industrial plant installations, up to utility-scale systems connected directly to the distribution or transmission systems.

Due to the strict protocols of energy asset owners and regulatory bodies in North America, a criminal background check will be required before Spark Power will extend any offer of employment.

The ROC Operator will work in a team where schedules will be shifting to maintain a 24/7 operation, and therefore rotations of night shifts will be mandatory.

What Will you do as a ROC Junior Operator?

24/7 monitoring of electrical energy production or storage assetsRespond to all requests from BES balancing authorities or grid owner/operators
Minimize generation equipment downtime, identify and triage plant under-performance, and identify and troubleshoot telemetry/SCADA interruptions at any asset under contractCoordinate with field technical staff to remotely monitor, troubleshoot, and control equipment during corrective or planned maintenance activities. Respond to grid owner/operator or balancing authority requests or in emergencies for operational actions within mandated response timelinesMonitor and respond rapidly to issues affecting power production of assigned power producing assetsTriage and/or escalate found production issues and initiate dispatch tickets in coordination with field dispatchers, asset managers, asset owners, and other ROC team members and supervisorCoordinate planned maintenance outages in coordination with the grid owner/operator or balancing authority, asset manager, field teams, asset owner, and any other stakeholders.Support technical field staff during asset maintenance or inspections. Includes equipment status checks, safe remote operations of equipment, and remote troubleshooting of equipment.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutionalCompetitive hourly wagesBenefits (health, vision, dental)401K contribution, up to 3% matchContinuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external trainingHands-on and supportive leadership teamEmployee referral bonus programAll travel, training, workwear & PPE paid forCorporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
…and much more

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

2 or more years’ experience as an Operator or in a similar position is preferredSolar energy experience is preferredCollege or University education in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or similar is an assetDemonstrate proficient computer skills required with ability to learn and use MS Office suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), unique plant SCADA systems, and network/communication systems to identify plant interconnectivity issues.Passion for renewable energy with high attention to detailKeen awareness of cyber and physical security responsibilities in critical infrastructure environmentsAbility to communicate clearly in English (written and spoken)Capability of reading and understanding electrical connection diagrams in substations and solar and battery energy systemsA keen focus on safety, and an understanding that the operations center is an extension of the field team, and therefore must operate in-line with safety protocols in the fieldHigh level of curiosity and technical aptitudeAdaptable and readily accepting of change and constant technological evolution Team oriented, outgoing, and confident to present ideas, contribute to discussions, and ready to learn

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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