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Southern Company Remote Operations Center Operator in Birmingham, Alabama
SPC Remote Operations Center (ROC) Operator
This position will function as part of the Southern Power Remote Operations Center, a 24x7 operation, which provides remote monitoring and operational support to the SPC renewable fleet of wind and solar generating assets across the country. This position is primarily responsible for the monitoring and operation of multiple renewable sites across the U.S. from the ROC in Birmingham, AL.
This position is responsible for the following:
Controlling and operating sites as dictated by dispatch orders and procedures.
Managing remote resets of equipment.
Managing curtailment directives.
Interacting with Transmission Provider & Customer
Logging of all site events, alarms, resets, and dispatches and completing shift reports.
Troubleshooting in conjunction with site personnel.
Coordinating activities with site personnel, system operations, and asset management.
Managing facility forecasts.
Providing plant performance & output reporting
Managing NERC reporting in conjunction with site personnel
Maintain QSE qualifications.
This position will closely support and interface with System Operations, Plant Operations, and Asset Managers in these activities.
This position will be located at the Southern Power Remote Operations Center in Birmingham, AL and will be filled at a level and job classification commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
EXPERIENCE:
2-year AS Technical Degree – preferred
Military experience in technical field – desired
Extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of wind and/or solar power plant Operations is required.
Knowledge and experience in Plant Performance, and/or Engineering is desired.
Basic Understanding of electrical theory
Experience with plant control systems such as Allen Bradley PLC and/or SCADA systems is desired.
Hands-on experience with plant data historian (AspenTech or PI) – building trends and analyzing data - preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with different power generation technologies including solar, wind, and battery storage is preferred.
Experience with data management techniques to access, integrate, and present data from multiple sources is desired (Excel, Access, etc).
Experience in organizing and managing multiple projects at the same time. Proven ability to plan and ability to discern problems that need immediate attention versus those that allow more time to resolve.
Proved ability to adapt to changing priorities.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Understanding of Electrical Theory
Ability to use multiple data sources such as SCADA, plant controls, and data historians to troubleshoot problems with sites and site equipment
Proficiency in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and other applications.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
Awareness of and compliance with NERC/CIP requirements applicable to facility and ROC operations
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Must be able to make timely decisions, apply seasoned judgment, and display personal responsibility.
Display unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment.
Be a team player - able to quickly build good working relationships.
Results oriented self-starter that can work independently.
Promote Safety and DE&I
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Controlling and operating sites as dictated by dispatch orders and procedures.
Managing remote resets of equipment.
Managing curtailment directives.
Interacting with Transmission Provider & Customer
Logging of all site events, alarms, resets, and dispatches and completing shift reports.
Troubleshooting in conjunction with site personnel.
Coordinating activities with site personnel, system operations, and asset management.
Managing facility forecasts.
Providing plant performance & output reporting
Managing NERC reporting in conjunction with site personnel
Establishing ongoing relationships and effectively communicating with all levels of plant and corporate employees and management.
Taking an active role in the development of new employees.
Perform 24/7 Realtime QSE operations.
This position will require shift work in a 24x7 operational facility.
Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 8042
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
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