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AES Corporation

ROCC Operator

AES Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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About AES Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a

Fortune 500 company

that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning

14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the

Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators

by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a

Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly

ranked #1 globally

in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with

$12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to

25 million customers worldwide.

As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as

24/7 carbon-free energy

for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

Location This position involves remotely monitoring and operating generation units in various states from our ROCC located in

Salt Lake City, UT .

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing fleet of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS assets

Monitor portfolio via SCADA system for asset faults, errors, alarms, site underperformance and notify/dispatch appropriate parties if faults cannot be reset/cleared.

Adjust plant operating parameters (Real Power Generation, Voltage, Power Factor) as directed by the Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, and Operations Management.

Make required operational reports to various grid entities (Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, Balancing Authority, Scheduling Coordinators).

Communicate with and dispatch field O&M personnel for troubleshooting site equipment.

Coordinate outage support and energy isolation with field O&M personnel and TOP.

Develop and manage outage schedules and forecasting activities.

Interact frequently with cross-functional teams across the AES organization and with other external organizations.

Create and track corrective maintenance tickets, with prior experience using SAP.

Contribute to the development of plant-specific operating procedures incorporating all requirements from NERC, PPA's, IA's and relevant Functional Entities.

Assist in the onboarding and integration of new generation assets.

Contribute to a strict culture of regulatory compliance.

Obtain and maintain certifications that may be needed for further Control Center needs (i.e., NERC or PJM Certification). Not currently required.

Participate in safety activities including weather monitoring and routine & emergency response communications.

Interact with customers on issues related to asset performance and reliability.

Record information such as fault time, fault code, and operational actions taken while on shift.

Maintain logbooks within compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

2+ years' experience in control center operations, preferably in utility scale renewable energy assets

3-5 years in the Power Generation Industry (Power Plant or Renewable Operations, I&C, Field Maintenance, Electrician, Power Plant operations, or Military Operations)

Familiarity with electrical substation safety protocol, equipment, and operations

Familiarity with NERC standards and impact on operations (VAR, COM, EOP, PER, PRC, TOP)

Competency in plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems

Ability to strictly follow operating procedures, without exception

Familiarity with the maintenance and operations of solar, wind, and Battery Energy Storage generation assets

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to manage critical situations

Willingness to undergo regular training to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations

Reliable, punctual and capable of being trusted with significant taskings while maintaining integrity while unsupervised

Ability to thrive within a small, agile and fast-growing team

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

High level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)

Able to work effectively under pressure with multiple priorities.

Ability to function in a high‑paced environment

Ability to remain calm and collective during stressful situations

Experience with documentation control systems: SharePoint, Docushare, SAP, etc.

Experience creating, editing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Ability to make independent decisions, adapt to responsibility, and follow direct instructions.

Must be able to work a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule.

Must have experience with data acquisition and SCADA.

Ability to establish trust through building relationships and demonstration of capabilities.

Familiarity with LOTO practices, Electric Switchgear switching, & Electrical Isolations experience preferred.

Good safety awareness & practices

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E‑Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

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