Dispečer provozu - obnovitelné zdroje energie

Job Description

This position will act to monitor and operate Longroad Energy's wind, solar, and BESS power plants in conjunction with other Operators on a 24/7/365 basis. This monitoring and operation must be done in compliance with all Independent System Operator (ISO), Transmission Owner (TO) and NERC requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go between and center of record for safe site operation in coordination with site and transmission/grid operators in accordance with contractual requirements. This includes events involving equipment and site outages, as well as permit compliance activities such as FAA outages and environmental concerns.
• Monitor the performance and forced outage events of all plant equipment. Perform remote resets as required and permitted by Longroad procedures. Dispatch field staff when required and serve as remote oversight of field repairs.
• Use knowledge and available information to minimize downtime in a safe and prudent fashion.
• Follow procedures to control power generation equipment including the restart, shut down and initial troubleshooting.
• At the direction of the Plant Manager, supervise and take ownership of assigned roles and responsibilities up to and including wind and solar generation equipment, site grounds, environmental concerns, substation maintenance, roads and right of ways.
• After proper training, perform remote medium and high voltage switching in coordination with the site staff, local utility and onsite contractors.
• Maintain accurate logs of all activities. Including accurate handovers to ensure the oncoming shift is aware of all relevant issues and directives.
• Serve as the contact center for complaints and other communications from the public; routing notification of such events to the proper internal party.
• Classify/confirm downtime events into categories for accurate reporting and record keeping.
• Complete work orders as defined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Actively monitor site level details, scanning for under-performance or emerging issues. This includes degradation analysis of equipment and performance data.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by ROC Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional or relevant service experience
• Willingness to work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule
• Experience operating and monitoring power plant operations and/or electrical substations
• Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures.
• Experience planning and implementing routine O&M plans, including minor and major corrective work
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite products like Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work proactively and productively with limited supervision

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Applicable college degree such as: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, and Information Systems
• PJM Generation Dispatcher certification is preferred
• Wind, solar and/or BESS experience is preferred

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Personal accountability and integrity
• Ability to independently make decisions and solve problems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized and process oriented
• Comfortable with a work environment that is fast paced and changes quickly
• Ability to work within a team with a positive attitude
• Enthusiastic about the renewable energy industry

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401 (k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today's challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EOE"). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.