Renewable Energy Control Center Operator

Company Description

Founded in 2009, Apex Clean Energy is an independent renewable energy company focused on bringing utility-scale generation facilities to market, from site origination and financing to turnkey construction and long-term asset management. With a team of over 400 professionals and the nation’s largest wind energy project portfolio, Apex is a leader in the transition to a clean energy future. For more information, visit www.apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

Apex Clean Energy is currently seeking a Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC) Operator to monitor the operation of wind, solar, and battery assets. The ROCC Operator will play a key role in the safe operations of our renewable energy portfolio. The ROCC Operator is responsible for performance monitoring and remote diagnostics including inverter and turbine resets as well as regulatory actions to include voltage control changes and curtailment actions. As a part of the ROCC Operations team, the Operator will monitor and control assets via computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to analyze data and remotely operate wind turbine generators, solar assets, and battery assets.

The successful candidate will have experience in remote operations, good record of working rotating/swing shifts, and demonstrated ability to work in high-performing, high-communication teams. This position will be located at the Apex Clean Energy Remote Operations Control Center located in Charlottesville, VA.

Primary Responsibilities

· The Operations Center is a 24/7 operation. This is a (4-4) rotating shift assignment. Nights, Weekends, and Holiday work is required.

· Continuously monitor the operation of facilities to ensure compliance with safe operations, electrical system procedures, regulatory requirements, power sales requirements, dispatch instructions, contractual obligations, and business unit objectives

· Work closely with on-site operations to maximize project availability and production

· Build and maintain relationships with primary stakeholders and market participants, including power purchasers, scheduling entities, system operators and facility technicians to optimize performance, maximizing profits.

· Schedule production with power purchasers, power marketers and system operators.

· Start, stop and dispatch wind and solar energy facilities to meet planned schedule.

· Perform diagnostic analysis of operating data to assess operating performance and identify abnormal performance conditions

· Effectively communicate abnormal conditions to management or stakeholders

· PJM, NERC and other certifications will be required and must be completed within the required time.

Qualifications

To succeed as a ROCC Operator at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

· High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)

· Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, or a related field is preferred.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

· Proficiency with SCADA systems (preferred)

· PJM Generation Dispatcher certification (preferred)

· Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

· Exemplary standards of: honor, ethics, safety, quality, communication and productivity

· Strong passion for renewable energy

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· High attention to detail

· Ability to work proactively and productively without supervision.

· Ability and willingness to respond to plant operational needs on a 24/7 basis including travel and time commitment as needed

· Must be willing to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, V

Additional Information

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

When travelling, may work in an outdoor environment, which may be noisy and fast paced and subject to inclement weather.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

• A mission-driven, energetic environment
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.