Power Systems Operations Specialist

• The consultant's Key function is to mitigate equipment downtime and production losses through responsive, timely actions to maximize plant performance.
• Control Center Operators remotely monitor and control turbine, inverter, and BOP plant equipment from the control room using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operation.

• Should have applicable safety program training requirements per the IIPP annually. Read, understand, and apply information such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operation including maximizing generation and operation facility within all applicable permits
• Respond to changing conditions about maximizing plant safety and efficiency
• Visually monitor and read parameters, data points, and sensor outputs at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and detect faults and malfunctions
• Monitor data such as weather conditions including wind speed, direction, turbulence, irradiance, storms, or equipment temperatures, voltage, current, power, and VARs
• Adjust manual controls or verify automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, based on utility/ISO/customer requirements.
• Accurately change control equipment setpoints
• Record operation actions were taken during a shift in the operator's logbook or other automated logging mechanisms
• Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, discover opportunities for improvements, and take appropriate action
• Able to become proficient in operating computers, the OCCs Integrated SCADA system, and all other plant SCADA systems used in monitoring and controlling plant operations
• Use weather information from weather services and interconnected companies to respond to load demand changes as directed through curtailment orders and outage directives
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements through adherence to all operational procedures, processes, and policies
• Coordinate with regional personnel and system operators from other companies on matters about customer problems or demands.
• Utilize accurate and efficient three-way communication skills on inbound and outbound telephone conversations
• Advanced staff works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and ascertain probable cause
• This is an INHOUSE Role, with NO interaction or work with Field Staff or external staff

• Control Center Operators spend 100% of their time in the OCC facility, excluding safety and scheduled training exercises.
• Shift assignments in the 24/7/365 work setting include extended workdays and the ability to work other shifts as required, including overtime, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as necessary.

• Able to maintain confidentiality, be detail-oriented and disciplined, and adept at multi-tasking.
• Able to demonstrate good work habits including, but not limited to, excellent attendance patterns and being able to work on time.
• Conduct and present himself/herself professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated ability to follow instructions diligently.
• Demonstrated good analytical skills to process information in a timely and accurate manner. Math skills sufficient to accurately complete required job functions.
• Demonstrated computer skills required with the ability to learn and use MS Office suite programs, unique plant SCADA systems, and network/communication systems to identify plant interconnectivity issues.
• Understanding the operation and control of power plants is highly desired. Knowledge of NERC operating policies is a plus. The ability to train for and become NERC-certified is a desired advancement path for operators.
• A minimum of 2-5+ years of applicable work using computers or similar industrial equipment, experience in power plant operations is considered a plus. A military or maritime background is an asset.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of education with a degree from an accredited engineering or technical school preferred.
• Must be able to work other shifts as required, including overtime, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as necessary.
• Experience in 24/7 work settings preferred.

• Utilities Use a Manual system to switch power loads and circuits after Analyzing ADMS and Load balancing system.
• This individual should give insights and solutions for increasing productivity and automation.

This is a remote position.