Remote Operations Center Junior Operator
Black & VeatchAbout the role
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 116333
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Team
Black & Veatch’s Asset Management Team focuses on helping clients plan, operate, maintain, monitor, rehabilitate,and replace their assets in the right way at the right time. The result is that clients optimize asset performance, manage risk, and drive down operational, maintenance, and capital costs.
The Remote Operations Center Team is a specialized group responsible for operating and monitoring assets for clients as well as documenting and tracking progress of maintenance related work.
The operator position is based in Black & Veatch's world headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas.
Key Responsibilities
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In this role, you have the opportunity to:
- Perform real-time operations of distributed asset power generation technologies in the Remote Operations Center (ROC).
- Interface with multiple parties for identification, diagnosis, and resolution of site operations and maintenance problems, including the site O&M team, site owner, regulatory agencies, and B&V leadership.
- Engage in multiple aspects of ROC responsibilities including communications with clients as well as internal team members to maintain contractual obligations.
- Follow and operates to scheduled energy dispatch instructions.
- Follow process and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center.
- Stand watch in rotational shiftwork developed in coordination with the ROC Manager.
- Assist with Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) teams using predictive analytics for proactive monitoring of power generation, renewables, process industries, and generation assets.
- Perform functions requiring intermediate knowledge of distributed energy systems and use of control applications, standards, and document control process/procedures in support of remote operations.
- Help mentor and develop less experienced team members.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree or trades/vocational experience preferred
- Previous Operations experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation.
- Control Room Operator experience preferred
- Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
- Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant systems and processes
- Basic knowledge of NERC responsibilities
- Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma Required
- All applicants must be able to co
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