Junior Remote Operations Center Operator

 

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 107846 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

The Opportunity

This Junior Remote Operations Center (ROC) Operator position is based out of the Overland Park, KS office. In this role, you will 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 operate to scheduled energy dispatch instructions.
• Follow process and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center.
• Stand watch in rotational shift-work developed in coordination with the ROC Lead Operator.
• 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 basic knowledge of distributed energy systems and use of control applications, standards, and document control process/procedures in support of remote operations.

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. This Junior Operator position will report to the ROC Lead Operator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or trades/vocational experience preferred
• Previous experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation.
• 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

Work Environment and Schedule

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.

The schedule for this role includes rotating 12-hour shifts, includes both days and nights.

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Competencies

Being resilientBuilds networksCollaboratesCommunicates effectivelyCourageCultivates innovationCustomer focusDecision qualityDemonstrates self-awareness

Salary Plan

SPC: Specialized Staff

Job Grade

004

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