Operador do Centro de Controlo I

Radian Generation is a global provider of critical technology-forward services designed specifically to support the comprehensive lifecycle of renewable facilities-including solar, wind, and energy storage.

Radian Generation's wide range of commercial, technical, and compliance services provide developers, owners, and operators with critical insights into each aspect of their assets to make better-informed decisions.

Radian Generation is committed to supporting greater diversity in the renewable energy industry. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Control Center Operator I to join our renewable energy control center team. This entry-level control center role is responsible for monitoring renewable energy assets, reviewing system alarms, documenting operational activity, and escalating abnormal conditions in accordance with approved procedures.

The Control Center Operator I supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations by maintaining situational awareness, communicating clearly during routine and abnormal conditions, and learning the tools, procedures, and reliability expectations used in a mission-critical control center environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Real-Time Monitoring: Monitor renewable energy assets, alarms, dashboards, weather impacts, communications status, and system performance using SCADA and related control center tools.
• Alarm Review and Escalation: Identify alarms, abnormal readings, communication issues, and equipment status changes, then escalate issues to senior operators, lead operators, or management as required.
• Operational Documentation: Record shift activity, system events, alarms, notifications, and follow-up items in operator logs and required reporting systems.
• Procedure Adherence: Follow approved operating procedures, checklists, communication protocols, and escalation paths during routine monitoring and abnormal conditions.
• Communication Support: Communicate clearly with control center team members, field personnel, asset management, and other internal stakeholders as directed.
• Emergency Response Support: Support emergency response activities by following instructions, documenting actions, maintaining awareness of active events, and escalating information promptly.
• Shift Turnover: Participate in shift handoffs by sharing current asset status, open issues, abnormal conditions, and pending follow-up items.
• Compliance and Safety Awareness: Follow applicable safety, operational, and compliance expectations, including accurate documentation and timely issue reporting.
• Training and Qualification: Complete required operator training, build familiarity with renewable energy operations, and develop proficiency with control center tools, procedures, and communication expectations.

Required Qualification & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical degree, or coursework in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Entry-level experience in renewable energy, utility operations, electrical systems, field operations, dispatch, monitoring, or a technical operations environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of renewable energy assets, electrical systems, control center operations, or grid operations preferred.
• Ability to monitor multiple systems, recognize abnormal conditions, and escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures, ask clarifying questions, and remain calm during changing operational conditions.
• Familiarity with SCADA, Microsoft Office, ticketing systems, operator logs, or related technical tools preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Situational awareness; alarm review and escalation; accurate documentation; procedure adherence; clear verbal and written communication; attention to detail; ability to remain calm during changing operational conditions.

Required Software Knowledge

• SCADA and related control center monitoring tools; Microsoft Office; operator logs; ticketing or issue tracking systems.

Preferred Experience

• Entry-level experience in renewable energy, utility operations, electrical systems, field operations, dispatch, monitoring, or a technical operations environment.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of renewable energy assets, electrical systems, control center operations, or grid operations; familiarity with operator logs, ticketing systems, and related technical tools.

Physical requirements

• On-site control center work; rotating 24-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; extended periods of sitting, screen monitoring, phone communication, and use of control center systems.

Experience Required

• 0-1 years of relevant technical, monitoring, renewable energy, utility, electrical, dispatch, or control center experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Training

• Valid driver's license required.
• NERC System Operator Certification preferred or may be required as the role progresses, depending on assigned reliability-related duties.
• NABCEP Associate certification preferred.
• Completion of company-required operator qualification, safety, compliance, emergency response, and control center training.

Working Environment

• This position is located on-site at the Control Center.
• This role requires working a rotating 24-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support continuous monitoring and response.
• Work is performed in a mission-critical control center environment where accuracy, communication, and procedural discipline are essential.
• The role may require extended periods of sitting, screen monitoring, phone communication, and use of control center systems.

This is an on-site position based in Fernley, NV.

The target hiring range for this position is $25-30 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and other relevant factors. This range is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of any specific salary.

Radian Generation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected characteristic.