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The remote operating control center (rocc) is currently seeking an operator to remote monitor operation of wind, solar and potentially battery assetsUnder limited supervision of the data services manager, the remote operations control center operator will monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process data and remotely operate wind turbine generators, solar and potentially battery.
The successful candidate will have experience in remote operations, good record of working rotating/swing shifts, and demonstrated ability to work in high performing teamsThis position will be based at the aes wind generation facility in palm springs, ca.
Key responsibilities:
Remote operate assets according to operating instructions
Develop and manage outage schedules and forecasting activity
Interface with all pertinent stakeholders including off-takers and iso’s
Participate in safety activity including weather monitoring and routine & emergency response communications
Enter commands to start, stop, and reset wind turbine generators at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices
Monitor and respond to operating and error messages from multiple wind farms, solar and potentially battery assets
Monitor the system for assets faults or errors in their performance and notify on call personnel when faulted assets cannot be reset
Interact with customers on issues related to assets performance and reliabilityAnswer telephone calls to assist field personnel encountering problems.
Record information such as fault time, fault code, and operational actions taken while on shift.
Work closely with data entry specialists to operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports related to the performance of assets (wind turbines, solar and potentially battery).
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Dispatch appropriate personnel for various solar assets throughout the us
Skills and qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
High level proficiency with microsoft office suite (word, excel, access) & minitab
Strong analytical ability
Experience with documentation control systems: sharepoint, docushare, sap
Experience creating, editing and documenting standard operating procedures (sops).
Ability to work within structured work methods
Motivated self-starter with ability to be flexible
Ability to make independent decisions and adapt responsibility
Able to work effectively under pressure with multiple priorities.
Must be able to coordinate actions of all personnel on site including both operations and maintenance activities.
Able to work 12 hour night shiftSchedule is known as the “2-3-2” shift.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and scada systems a plus.
Ability to establish trust through building relationships and demonstration of capabilities.
Strong learning skills
Good safety awareness
Aes is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusionRespecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and workAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable lawE-verify notice: aes will provide the social security administration (ssa) and if necessary, the department of homeland security (dhs) with information from each new employee`s i-9 to confirm work authorization.
Safety comes first at aesTo protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, aes requires all newly-hired people or current aes people applying for u.s.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 by their date of hireExcept where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafterThis policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the centers for disease control and prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.
