Associate, OCC Operator

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.

Job Summary: 

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is currently seeking an experienced Operation Control Center (OCC) Operator to ensure the safe and reliable operation of LRE's fleet under normal and emergency conditions, complying with the applicable NERC reliability standards, RTO rules and protocols, and interconnection requirements. This position is in Dallas, Texas and provides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for interesting work within a small team, the ability to expand their experience, work with all levels of the organization, and contribute to the company's success. 

Responsibilities:

• Support and Guidance: Provide direction and support to site personnel in resolving performance issues and service activities to restore plant performance.
• Communication: Receive and execute operating instructions from various entities, including Site Personnel, Balancing Authorities (BA), Transmission Operators (TOP), and Reliability Coordinators (RC). Promptly notify the appropriate entities of system disturbances, emergency conditions, and other events adversely affecting the plant. 
• Monitoring and Control: Oversee and assess system conditions to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Record Keeping: Accurately maintain records for reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Emergency Response: Notify relevant parties promptly in the event of system disturbances or emergencies.
• System Operations: Operate the generation systems within both normal and emergency parameters. The operator actions include the authority and responsibility to shed load, remove transmission components from service, order generation on and off line and follow any directives issued by the Reliability Coordinator and any other actions needed to operate the systems within the facilities and equipment ratings and System Operating Limits.
• Compliance: Adhere to NERC and Regional Reliability Standards under supervision.
• Professional Development: Participate in training to obtain operator certifications.
• Training Requirements: Complete all Operations Control Center (OCC) training within 6 months and pass OCC evaluation.
• Certification: Obtain PJM Generation Operator (GO) Certification within six months of starting.

Supervision:

• Work under general supervision, receiving direct guidance as needed. (Independent in Emergency)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Experience: 0+ Years

Preferred Qualifications: 

• NERC Certification
• PJM Generator Operator Certification
• Other RTO/ISO certifications may be considered  
• 2+ years' experience in utility or power plant operations

Physical Demands:

• Follows a 12-hour rotating shift that requires employees to work nights, weekends, and some holidays, as well as occasional overtime
• Position will require sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasionally lifting 20-pound boxes.
• Ability to travel within the US.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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