ROCC Manager

About Cordelio Power

Cordelio Power is an independent renewable power producer that develops, owns, and manages renewable power facilities across North America. Cordelio manages an operating portfolio of over 1,400 MW of renewable power assets across Canada and the United States, and a growth pipeline of over 20 GW of wind, solar and storage projects across the United States. Cordelio is wholly owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Chicago, and Portland, Cordelio’s operations and growth activities are performed with a view toward working with all stakeholders in an efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible manner.

Position Overview

The ROCC Manager will oversee daily operations of the 24/7/365 Remote Operations Control & Communications Center (ROCC). The Manager will be responsible for supervising and scheduling ROCC operators as well as monitoring conditions within the wind, solar, & battery storage assets managed in the ROCC. A primary focus for the ROCC Manager and Operators is to mitigate equipment downtime and production losses through responsive, timely actions to maximize plant performance, remotely monitor and control turbine, inverter, and BOP plant equipment from the control room using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operation while ensuring that the operations of power plants comply with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ROCC Operators and provide directions and advice to Operators on technical issues relating to system performance and operation.
• Continuously monitor and maintain reliable and efficient operation of solar (and wind) facilities to ensure compliance with safe operations, electrical system procedures, power sales requirements, contractual and regulatory obligations, and company objectives.
• Ensure facilities are dispatched to meet planned schedules and regulatory dispatches.
• Quickly respond to changing conditions to maximize availability, generation, and power sales by operating facilities within all applicable permits and NERC/ISO/RTO operations protocols.
• Visually monitor and read parameters, data points, and sensor outputs at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Report data inconsistencies and support quality assurance for data analytics.
• Coordinate with qualified scheduling entities, independent system operators, asset managers, power marketers and power purchasers.
• Monitor data such as weather conditions including wind speed, direction, turbulence, irradiance, storms, or equipment temperatures, voltage, current, power, and VAR’s.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of real-time generation information being telemetered to RTO/ISO and take actions to correct abnormalities.
• Ensure asset(s), meteorological, and substation data integrity for internal databases used for reporting purposes and by external entity’s real-time operations.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to maximize generating assets value by capturing profit opportunities when possible.
• Use OEM or Enterprise SCADA (Original Equipment Manufacturer Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to adjust plant control setpoints such as active and reactive power of the company’s generating units.
• Maintain understanding of the compliance requirements where assets are located.
• Perform diagnostic analysis of operating data to assess operating performance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Adjust manual controls or verify automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, based on utility/ISO/customer requirements. Accurately change control equipment setpoints.
• Record actions taken during shift in operator's logbook or other automated logging mechanisms.
• Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, discover opportunities for improvements, and take appropriate action.
• Maintain proficiency in the ROCC’s operating systems, integrated SCADA system, and all other plant SCADA systems used in monitoring and controlling plant operations.
• Use weather information from weather services and interconnected companies to respond to load demand changes as directed through curtailment orders and outage directives.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements through adherence to all operational procedures, processes, and policies.
• Coordinate with regional personnel and system operators from other companies on matters pertaining to customer problems or demands. Utilize accurate and efficient three-way communication skills on inbound and outbound telephone conversations.
• Assist maintenance teams to troubleshoot problems and ascertain probable cause.
• Direct electrical substation switching using a detailed understanding of the Company’s electrical switching practices.
• Shift schedule management of ROCC personnel.
• Collaborate with site personnel as necessary and/or directed.
• Maintain ROCC operational procedures and ensure they meet all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all ROCC personnel remain current in their required training.
• Be available for calls 24/7 in support of operations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties as may be directed by management.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in power system operations, power production, or related energy operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills including Office 365 environment, SCADA systems, and network/communications systems.
• Demonstrated analytical and math skills to process information in a timely and accurate manner and to perform the functions of the role.
• Knowledge of NERC operating policies.
• Understanding of the operation and control of power plants; thorough knowledge of power plant equipment, maintenance practices, and principles of operation.
• Must be able to work other shifts as required, including overtime, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as necessary.
• Experience in 24/7 work environments is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exemplary standards of honor, ethics, safety, quality, communication, productivity and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively and productively with limited supervision.
• Location: Denver/Denver area preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50-pound loads and parts on occasion.
• Able to climb wind turbines, work at heights and work in confined spaces on occasion.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Visual acuity both near and far, manual dexterity with good eye/hand coordination, good hearing, and speech.
• Standing walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting, and squatting will also be required as necessary to perform the duties of the position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Cordelio reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business needs when necessary.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically (U.S. and Canada) to project facilities and company offices. The role is expected to require travel less than 5% of the time on an average annual basis.

Compensation & Benefits

• The total compensation range for this position is USD $85,000 to $110,000 per year. Exact compensation will be determined by Cordelio and depends upon experience.
• Cordelio provides a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, health savings account, bonus, paid time off, and short term, long-term disability and term-life benefits.

Cordelio is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for all team members.

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