Monitoring and operating photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities in real-time is the core of this role. The Control Room Operator ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operations across multiple countries and regions, adhering to various market rules, regulatory requirements, and operating environments. This involves coordinating with global stakeholders across different time zones and complying with NERC Reliability Standards and ISO 9001 quality management principles.
Responsibilities
Monitor and control multiple PV and BESS facilities in real-time through SCADA and EMS platforms, spanning different countries and grid operators worldwide, including station instruments (switches, breakers, inverters, trackers, sensors, meters, and generated alarms) to ensure voltage and power levels are within acceptable limits
Execute switching orders, dispatch instructions, and plant commands in coordination with Transmission Operators (TOs), Balancing Authorities (BAs), and Scheduling Coordinators (SCs)
Navigate and comply with market-specific requirements (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, National Grid, European TSOs) while ensuring consistent operational standards globally
Identify, analyze, and respond to operational events such as curtailments, outages, and derates across diverse regulatory environments
Coordinate with international site teams and local field technicians during maintenance, outages, and emergencies
Perform duties in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards (CIP, COM, PER, PRC, TOP, and others as applicable) for North American facilities
Support compliance with international standards and local market operator rules for facilities outside of North America
Maintain situational awareness to support the reliability of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and equivalent systems worldwide
Protect Critical Cyber Assets (CCAs) and follow cyber and physical security protocols under CIP standards, ensuring global applicability of best practices
Participate in NERC and equivalent international training, drills, and evidence gathering for audits
Adhere to established operational procedures, work instructions, and ISO 9001 quality management standards across all global facilities
Contribute to continuous improvement by reporting process nonconformities, identifying root causes, and suggesting corrective/preventive actions applicable worldwide
Maintain accurate documentation, event logs, and evidence trails to support ISO 9001 audits and quality reviews across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Support OCC initiatives in developing standardized global operating procedures, ensuring consistency while respecting local regulations
Record and report real-time events, incidents, and performance metrics in accordance with internal and external requirements, tailored to regional regulatory obligations and within our internal CMMS
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Interface with international stakeholders, including field technicians, grid operators, plant managers, and Scheduling Coordinators across multiple time zones
Complete and submit availability and outage reports to global market operators, scheduling coordinators, and regulators in their required formats
Follow all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in daily activities
Contribute to maintaining a culture of reliability, operational discipline, and compliance excellence, regardless of geographic region
Assist in root cause analysis of system disturbances, outages, etc. across global operations
Conduct other duties as assigned
Requirements
Post-secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering
Experience in a customer/supplier service environment
Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong situational awareness and decision-making under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Available to work on a rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts, including weekends
Nice to have:
Understanding of PV/BESS operations
Important Details
Schedule: 40 hours
About the Company
Recurrent Energy is a leading global developer, owner, operator, and asset manager of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, powering the world with solar energy. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., the company provides operations, maintenance, monitoring, engineering, and asset management services that support renewable energy facilities across North America. Recurrent Energy has a proven track record spanning six continents and brings together experts across every stage of the renewable energy lifecycle.
Recurrent Energy is one of the world’s largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership and operations platforms.
