Join The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution, as a Distributed Generation Control Room Operator. Monitor the operation of a large renewable asset Distributed Generation portfolio across various US regions, particularly California and the North East, from our Salt Lake City Operating Control Center. Communicate with cross-functional teams, dispatch field O&M personnel, and contribute to the development of operating procedures. Participate in safety activities, interact with customers and Performance Engineers, and record information. We are committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration.
Requirements
- 2+ years' experience in control center operations, preferably in the power industry
- 2+ years in the Power Generation (or similar) Industry (Power Plant or Renewable Operations, I&C, Field Maintenance, Electrician, Power Plant operations, or Military Operations)
- Familiarity with electrical substation safety protocol, equipment, and operations
- Competency in plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems
- Ability to strictly follow operating procedures, without exception
- Familiarity with the maintenance and operations of solar and Battery Energy Storage generation assets
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to manage critical situations
- Reliable, punctual and capable of being trusted with significant taskings while maintaining integrity while unsupervised
- Ability to thrive within a small, agile and fast-growing team
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Able to work effectively under pressure with multiple priorities
- Ability to function in a high-paced environment
- Ability to remain calm and collective during stressful situations
- Experience with documentation control systems: SharePoint, Docushare, SAP, etc.
- Experience creating, editing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
- Ability to make independent decisions, adapt to responsibility, and follow direct instructions
- Experience with data acquisition and SCADA is a plus
- Ability to establish trust through building relationships and demonstration of capabilities
- Familiarity with LOTO practices, Electric Switchgear switching, & Electrical Isolations experience preferred
- Good safety awareness & practices
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- 401(k) matching
- Retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Training and development opportunities
