Black & Veach
Remote Operations Center Manager
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. This position functions as the manager of the Remote Operations (Control) Center (ROC), responsible for creating and maintaining standard operating procedures and leading the team of operators. This position will have care custody and control of the ROC and lead the integration of new clients and assets into the ROC which will require periodic travel to site to support integration activities. Reports to: Technical Team Lead. Black & Veatch's Asset Management Team focuses on helping clients plan, operate, maintain, monitor, rehabilitate, and replace their assets in the right way at the right time. The result is that clients optimize asset performance, manage risk, and drive down operational, maintenance, and capital costs. The Remote Operations Center Team is a specialized group responsible for operating and monitoring assets for clients as well as documenting and tracking progress of maintenance related work. This Lead Operator position will report to the Asset Management Operations Manager. Key responsibilities include performing real-time operations of distributed asset power generation technologies in Remote Operations Center (ROC), interfacing with multiple parties for identification, diagnosis and resolution of site operations and maintenance problems, developing processes and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center, and ensuring quality control standards are met based on B&V guidelines. Management responsibilities include supervising work of others, responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree, certificate, or trades/vocational experience preferred, 10+ years of related work experience, previous operations experience related to battery storage, solar, wind, simple cycle thermal generation, or combined cycle thermal generation, ROC lead/manager experience preferred, advanced industry knowledge including technology and project management, advanced knowledge of power plant systems and processes, intermediate knowledge of NERC responsibilities, basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles, and team leadership experience. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma required. Work environment/schedule includes a typical office environment including sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. This position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. This position functions as the manager of the Remote Operations (Control) Center (ROC), responsible for creating and maintaining standard operating procedures and leading the team of operators. This position will have care custody and control of the ROC and lead the integration of new clients and assets into the ROC which will require periodic travel to site to support integration activities. Reports to: Technical Team Lead. Black & Veatch's Asset Management Team focuses on helping clients plan, operate, maintain, monitor, rehabilitate, and replace their assets in the right way at the right time. The result is that clients optimize asset performance, manage risk, and drive down operational, maintenance, and capital costs. The Remote Operations Center Team is a specialized group responsible for operating and monitoring assets for clients as well as documenting and tracking progress of maintenance related work. This Lead Operator position will report to the Asset Management Operations Manager. Key responsibilities include performing real-time operations of distributed asset power generation technologies in Remote Operations Center (ROC), interfacing with multiple parties for identification, diagnosis and resolution of site operations and maintenance problems, developing processes and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center, and ensuring quality control standards are met based on B&V guidelines. Management responsibilities include supervising work of others, responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree, certificate, or trades/vocational experience preferred, 10+ years of related work experience, previous operations experience related to battery storage, solar, wind, simple cycle thermal generation, or combined cycle thermal generation, ROC lead/manager experience preferred, advanced industry knowledge including technology and project management, advanced knowledge of power plant systems and processes, intermediate knowledge of NERC responsibilities, basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles, and team leadership experience. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma required. Work environment/schedule includes a typical office environment including sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. This position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.