ROC Operator III

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title : ROC Operator III

Reports To : Manager of ROC Operations

Direct Reports : No Functional Unit : Operations

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Position Type : Full-Time

Office Location : Denver

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in New York, Denver, and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Fueled by growth of the company, the company is built its own Remote Operations Center (ROC) to monitor, operate and control the company’s generation assets. As an Operator of the ROC, you will have full responsibility for operating and monitoring Onward Energy’s generation fleet. The goal of this position is to ensure safe operations, superior customer service, and high levels of generator efficiency. This position reports to the Manager of ROC Operations and will work within a team of ROC Operators maintaining continuous 24 / 7 monitoring and control of company assets.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary of Tasks & Daily Operations

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a growing fleet of generation assets
• Ensures SCADA connectivity, alarm response and communication capabilities.
• Coordinate curtailment procedures, call-out processes and emergency action plan adherence.
• Complete required notifications to various entities (Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, Scheduling Coordinators)
• Coordinate plant operating parameters as directed by the Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator and Operations Management.
• Dispatch field O&M personnel for troubleshooting support and outage scheduling.
• Assist with the development of operating procedures
• Operate within the established regulatory compliance requirements
• Maintain NERC Certification and other certifications as needed.
• Completes Operator Log entries of all real-time events, Operating Instructions and other pertinent information.
• Submit proper outage notifications
• Ensures proper communication(s) are maintained in the ROC
• Attend & participate in ROC safety meetings
• Perform switching during normal & emergency situations
• Ability to attain NERC, PJM, ERCOT System Operator Certifications
• Maintain NERC and other regional training CEHs
• Lead Operator :
• Point of contact during an emergency event
• Ability to create & approve switching requests
• Point of contact for any special / new project in the ROC
• Fill-in for the ROC Manager for during any type of absence
• Train and qualify ROC Operator I and II’s

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner / photocopier. Noise levels can be moderate to high when visiting job sites, and may contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First,

and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT :

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.