Job Description
Job Description
Miller Bros Solar, LLC
Job Title: Renewable Operations Control Center (ROCC) Manager
About Miller Bros Solar
Headquartered in Conshohocken PA, MBS operates 2.5GW + of both Distributed Generation (DG), Utility Scale PV plants and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across 29 states in North America. Our dedicated team aims to exceed our client expectations, control costs, and enable power plants under our management to achieve expected ROIs. Through meticulous customer- focused operations, financial decision-making procedures, and 24/7/365 availability, MBS provides a full wrap of O&M services tailored to our partners’ needs. MBS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not sponsor employment visas.
Renewable Operations Control Center (ROCC) Manager Overview:
The Renewables Operations Control Center (ROCC) Manager will supervise and manage the daily operations of our ROCC at Miller Bros Solar, ensuring all assets are running efficiently and optimally 24/7. The manager will lead a team of operators and analysts, monitor performance, and implement strategies to optimize energy production and minimize downtime.
Duties and Responsibilities of the ROCC Manager:
- Have full responsibility for leading and managing the real-time and day to day activities of the ROCC.
- Responsible for briefing customers directly regarding site conditions
- Ensuring that all renewable energy assets operations are conducted in the most efficient and reliable manner and according to industry best practices
- Operates within all regulatory requirements, as well as environmental and safety standards
- Responsible for defining and developing all procedures necessary to ensure efficient and effective remote operations of the renewable energy assets within our fleet including alarm and warning resolution, substation switching operations, curtailment procedures, call-out procedures, casualty control, and emergency action planning
- Responsible for ensuring maximum SCADA connectivity and resolving SCADA/communication failures to ensure control and monitoring capabilities are always available
- Responsible for developing optimized communication systems between the renewable energy assets we manage, Transmission Operators and off-takers
- Responsible for performance improvement and failure analysis of SCADA systems and ROCC processes
- Oversees selection, productivity, and professional development of all ROCC personnel
- Maintains a thorough understanding of and ensures compliance with all regulations established by NERC and FERC
- Draft and implement operational protocols in collaboration with Field Operations, Customers and support teams
- Reviewing, updating and creating new strategies to ensure the accuracy of real-time power generation output
- Monitor inclement weather patterns and anticipating upcoming issues due to various weather impacts
- Develops and implements the ROCC training and certification requirements, including all regulatory functions required of an Operations Control Center
- Responsible for delivering appropriate support and data to ISO operations and counterparty transaction management services
- Assist with emergency response to site events and coordinating with the site team, local police/fire, and other entities to ensure proper resources are on-site in emergencies
- Trains shift personnel in the conduct of their duties as ROCC operator
- Travel to sites may be required on occasion
- Work environment is in an office setting with occasional outdoor conditions
Position Qualifications:
Educational Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field or a combination of higher education and direct experience in control center operations management preferred
- Three or more years of experience managing a control center for a utility, ISO, or major third-party resource control center provider
Competencies Needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Scheduling / progress control techniques
- Experience in operations and logistics
- Experience with development and management of databases
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan, organize, direct, and execute processes and plans
- Oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to be self-motivated
- Ability to adapt to a fast moving and changing work environment, while managing various priorities and deadlines
- High energy, positive and ability to work well in a team environment with proven attention to detail
- Proficient knowledge of energy management and trending analysis software, SCADA, and Microsoft Office software
- Emotional intelligence. The capacity to be aware of, control, and express ones emotions appropriately and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn new software for data collection and sharing.
- Flexibility to occasionally work outside scheduled times
Disclaimer
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of operational experience do you have in an operations center for a utility, ISO or major third-party resource control center provider?
- Please describe your knowledge of SCADA/IT systems.
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Experience:
- Control Center Management: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Conshohocken, PA 19428 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Conshohocken, PA 19428: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person