For our business partner, a global leader in the renewable energy sector, we are looking for a motivated Shift Operator Dispatcher.
In this role, you will guarantee the correct operation of the renewable power plants, by supervision, remote operation, coordination of works and operations, and monitoring of forecast programs, following the department's guidelines and occupational hazard prevention and environmental/regulatory standards, to guarantee the maximum availability and efficiency of the installations and maximum use of the renewable energy resources.
Work schedule: 8-hour shifts, on rotation (the Dispatch Center activity has to be ensured 24/7).
Main responsibilities
- Supervision, remote control, and Dispatch of Renewable power plant – Monitor real-time control operations (24x7) and performance of renewable power plants; real-time performance analysis; take notes; act on stoppages, curtailment, and electrical orders; perform real-time remote commands in power plants; issue work orders, guaranteeing optimum security conditions, with the collaboration of O&M management and/or the power plant on-site personnel; follow the execution of the tasks above.
- Coordination with external dispatch centers – Answer calls from
system operators and maintain a permanent link with other dispatch centers, distributors, and transmission system operators to coordinate and guide the operations, procedures, and dispatch processes in the network and power plants. Ensure safe assets operation according to standard operating procedures and external regulations. - External interaction– Guarantee the continuous exchange of information with system operators (transmission and distribution), OEM remote control centers, production forecast centers, market operators (trading and electricity markets), and off-takers. Verify production forecasts and incidents in real-time, to adapt market programs and minimize deviations.
- Internal Interaction – Collaborate with the O&M teams in the identification and communication of incidents and faults, and electrical restrictions imposed by the transmission system operators and provide energy production forecasts.
- Operational Tools– Perform SCADA system connection/control tests in the
power plants and substation automated systems, communication systems, and all relevant software for the operation of the power plants, to guarantee that the assets are correctly operated. Inform the RODC supervisor about the faults and system downtime. - Company policy and compliance with regulatory requirements – Know and apply the occupational hazard, environmental, and quality plans to ensure that they will be applied and complied with. Guarantee compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements with the activities performed.
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electrical or Controls Engineering
- At least 1 year of working experience in electrical and/or control systems will be an important asset.
- Familiarity with MS Office and SCADA systems.
- Standards related to regulations, health, prevention of risks, environment, and quality.
- Languages: English.
Valued skills:
- Knowledge about electrical regulatory requirements.
- Electrical distribution and transportation systems.
- Operation of control systems and HV equipment in RPP substations.
- Wind turbine technology (mechanical/electrical operation & maintenance; alarms; SCADA and additional software).
- Technical concepts applicable to the electrical sector.
