Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazines Companies that are Changing the World. It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.
The Opportunity:
Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) is seeking motivated and diligent individuals for the Real Time Operator position at its 24-hour Control Center in Andover, Mass. The Real Time Operator is responsible for the real-time remote monitoring and operation of the EGPNA generation fleet, comprised of various technologies and locations. The Real Time Operator will report to the Control Room Operations Manager, and upon qualification, will participate in a rotating shiftwork schedule as a part of the process to cover the position 24x7x365.
What You’ll Do at Enel North America:
The Real Time Operator is responsible for:
- Operating the EGPNA generation assets in a manner that meets or exceeds all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
- Verifying the safe and effective operation of the EGPNA Power Plant portfolio, including ancillary and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment as assigned, through the detection of alarms, changes in parameters, outages, anomalies, and abnormal conditions, to maintain stable and efficient operations
- Identify basic abnormal operations for undocumented situations by using basic critical thinking and react appropriately to maintain safe and effective operation.
- Remotely operating the EGPNA Power Plant portfolio, including ancillary and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment as assigned, including hydroelectric, wind and solar portfolios, and optimize operations based on defined procedures to maximize generation while satisfying all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with regional transmission operators, and local operations and maintenance personnel to implement scheduled maintenance plans, and to restore generation following unexpected disruptions in normal operations
- Reacting to directives and abnormal conditions immediately in accordance with EGPNA processes and Standard Operating Procedures, in order to guarantee safe and compliant operations
- Recording data, log information and compile and distribute reports as required.
- Acting proactively using core operator fundamentals by anticipating critical conditions, checking status based on all parameters available, identifying abnormal situations not necessarily captured by an alarm, etc.
- Maintaining continuous coverage and responsibility while on-duty, remaining alert and attentive and ready and able to respond to any normal or emergency situation
- Completing required internal and external training requirements, including any NERC required training and certifications, and ISO/RTO required training and certifications.
Who You Are:
- Availability to work rotating shift work, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays.
- Availability to fill scheduled and unscheduled job vacancies is required.
- Willingness and ability to complete an extensive in-house training program as well as NERC or ISO equivalent certification programs in order to pass a certification exam and/or meet industry requirements and subsequently maintain these qualifications, as required.
- Basic knowledge of AC electrical generation and high voltage transmission processes.
- Advanced computer skills including experience in SCADA system operations, MS Office Suite
What You’ve Accomplished:
- The Real Time Operator candidate should have/posses:
- A minimum of a 2-year degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering (Bachelors degree preferred) or the ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through related course work and/or experience is required.
- Experience in advanced control room operation, preferably in a field related to power generation – experience and knowledge related to regulatory compliance (NERC, ISO, etc.) is desirable
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact
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What Enel North America Offers You:
- Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
- Benefits are effective as of day one!
- Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
- 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
- Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
- Paid leave programs
- The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
- The opportunity to work for one of the worlds most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
An employees eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.