Control Center Operator

Overview

Monitor and manage wind farm operations from a 24/7 control center.

Key Responsibilities

• scada monitoring
• fault troubleshooting
• personnel dispatch
• data integrity
• outage reporting
• process improvement

Tasks

-Dispatch field and emergency service personnel when appropriate. -Ensure compliance to all regulatory and contractual requirements through adherence to all operational procedures, processes, and policies. -Monitor, trend, and analyse wind turbine / wind farm performance. -Monitor real-time control center operations and the performance of Pattern’s fleet of wind projects while applying established procedures in order to guarantee safety of company assets and personnel while maximizing availability and generation. -Monitor and troubleshoot wind turbine generator faults; resetting faults that are able to be reset in accordance with company procedures and/or technician guidance. -Assist Field Service Technicians with troubleshooting on a daily basis. -Assist Projects (New Unit) Technicians with troubleshooting during commissioning and operation of wind turbines. -Identify common, reoccurring, and major component faults. -Use Third Party and OEM SCADA systems, substation HMI screens, and other tools to monitor and control real and reactive power as well as other operating ranges of Wind Plants. -Evaluate system alarms and irregularities, taking corrective action as outlined in established guidelines. -Complete applicable safety and regulatory/compliance training requirements. -Take a proactive approach to fault finding and troubleshooting. -Record operating actions taken during shifts in the operator's logbook or other automated logging mechanisms. -Ensure turbine and substation data integrity for internal databases used for reporting purposes. -Remotely direct electrical substation switching at PEG facilities using a detailed understanding of the Company’s electrical switching practices. -Report and document the status of forced and planned plant outages to Regional Transmission Organization / Independent System Operators (RTO/ISO). -Ensure quality and accuracy of PEG real-time generation information being telemetered to RTO/ISO. -Maintain understanding of the energy markets where Company assets are located and understand commercial practices as they relate to managing merchant power pricing and scheduling. -Maximize the use of troubleshooting applications, analyse the data, and work in close cooperation with the Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software / SCADA teams to resolve and escalate support issues as necessary. -Identify process improvements; includes reduction of non-value added operations, increased productivity opportunities, increased safety opportunities, etc.

Requirements

• associate's degree
• ac theory
• power flow
• nerc certification
• scada
• pjm certification

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal skills -Strong analytical and quantitative skills -Ability to perform job tasks in a collaborative working environment -Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience -Knowledge of AC theory and power flow -NERC Certification preferred -Utilize accurate and efficient three-part communication skills on inbound and outbound telephone conversations. -3+ years in power system operations, power production, or related energy operations -Ability to influence individuals and groups -Availability and willingness to work a rotating schedule as assigned, with shifts comprising a 24-hour, seven days per week operations. -Strong background in electrical AC theory and power flow -PJM Certifications required or ability to obtain within 6 months -Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software -Ability to use multiple OEM SCADA applications -Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required -Ability to understand and put into practice energy market selling processes -High attention to detail -Strong written and oral communication skills -Ability to be self-motivated

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