Xcel Energy
Senior Operator or Operator (Renewable Operations Center)
Golden, CO, 80401 · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$43k-$60kDetected 13 days ago
ComplianceAccessibilityRecruitingPower ElectronicsCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingSCADA
About the role
- The Renewables Operation Center (ROC) Operator is responsible for directing, monitoring, controlling, and coordinating the operation of Xcel Energy's renewable generation assets from the 24/7 Monitoring and Operations Center.
Responsibilities
- Dispatch site personnel for troubleshooting, response, and support.
Requirements
- Operator Minimum Requirements ($42.60-$59.67)
- Five years applicable work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Working knowledge of power systems operations and energy industry structure and market.
- Senior Operator Minimum Requirements ($48.70-$68.23)
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule shift that will require the person to work nights, weekends, and major holidays.
Nice to have
- Responsible for the daily 24/7 operations and monitoring of growing renewable generation fleet.
- Remotely monitor and reset renewable assets and equipment in coordination with site operations teams.
- Provides monitoring of balance of plant equipment, substation equipment, site performance, compliance, weather, and site status.
- Provides notification and control as applicable.
- Ensures SCADA connectivity, alarm response, and communication capabilities.
- Primary communication and notification responsibility to various entities (Reliability Coordinator, Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, Site Operations).
- Operate within established regulatory compliance requirements.
- Analyze data, troubleshoot, and diagnose site and equipment issues.
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, analytical decision making.
Compensation
- $42.60 to $59.66 per hour
Benefits
- Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
- Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Company info
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Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination |
- Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
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