Director of Renewable Operations Control Center Job Details | ENGIE

Job description

What You Can Expect

Currently ENGIE operates a 7 GW fleet of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage assets across North America, which is expected to grow considerably in the coming years. As the Director of Renewables Operations Control Center (ROCC) you will be expected to structure, manage, coordinate, monitor, and assess the real-time operations of its renewable’s generation fleet.  The director will be essential in forming the ROCC’s operational philosophy and finding opportunities to create a cutting-edge control center. The ROCC Director collaborates closely with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, Operations, GEMS, and Asset Management, to develop, implement, and manage the processes and procedures essential for establishing and operating the ROCC. The director will oversee the ROCC team, which currently comprises one Supervisor and six operators working in a 24/7, year-round operational environment, along with the regulatory and compliance teams.

 

Key functions of the Director of ROCC and Compliance include:

·  Ensuring stable and reliable operation of generation facilities
·  Identifying and responding to plant and Bulk Electric System (BES) conditions
·  Communicating and coordinating with other BES entities
·  Dispatching field maintenance crews to investigate abnormal conditions
·  Logging actions, communications, and abnormal conditions for future review

 

 

 

What You’ll Bring

·  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant trade education where you have learned about power systems, regulatory and compliance, controls
·  Minimum of ten (10) years in Real-Time Operations (RTO) within the electricity or thermal sector such as generation, transmission, or distribution
·  Experience with multi-level negotiation and advocacy skills, knowledge of power system equipment and technology, and familiarity with NERC Standards such as; Operations and Planning (O&P) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
·  Experience in leading teams, managing cross-functional projects, and handling switching and isolation in a leadership capacity
·  Working knowledge of power system operations concepts including; voltage control, automatic generation control, system operating limits, and practical knowledge of protection and controls such as relay schemes, automatic reclosing and instrument transformers.
·  Working knowledge and experience with Transmission System Operations (TSO) and compliance requirements

 

 

Additional Details

·  This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
·  Must be available to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
·  Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; use of company vehicle, ability to drive to site locations
·  Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;
·  This position may consist of 50% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions when visiting sites

 

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $153,615.00 – $255,570.00 USD annually 

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

 

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

 

Business Unit:  GBU Renewables

Division:  REN NORTHAM - US

Legal Entity:  ENGIE North America Inc.

Contract Type:  Permanent

Job Type:  Full - Time

Professional Experience:  Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree