Control Room Operator - ACCIONA S.A. : Job Details

ACCIONA Energa is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energa offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energa is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA is one of Spain's leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, renewable energies, water and services, with 30,000 professionals worldwide, in 30 countries, and on 5 continents. The company is a global leader in renewable energy working exclusively with renewable technologies, specifically in wind, solar PV, solar thermal, hydro and biomass. Our Northern American Energy Division owns and operates renewable energy windfarms in the United States and Canada, and has recently added 3 gigawatts to our portfolio as we begin back to back Solar PV and storage projects. This is an exciting time to join Acciona and become one of the pioneers in sustainability.

Acciona Solar Power is looking for an experienced Control Room Operator to carry out operational and monitoring activities from our Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant's control room based out of Boulder City, NV. This role is responsible for executing start-up and shut-down procedures, and maintaining operations of the plant on a continuous basis and in a safe and efficient manner. This is a union position.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

* Perform the safe and efficient start-up, operation, and shut down of a Concentrated Solar Power plant from the control room. Actively monitor and review operational conditions and respond accordingly, including providing timely notice of abnormal conditions to appropriate management.

* Ensure that safety procedures are followed and safe conditions and clearance boundaries are established before allowing work. Demonstrate commitment to continuous safe practices.

* Monitor site water chemistry; instruct the Power Plant Operator to take corrective actions when abnormalities exist.

* Communicate with NV Energy and other regulating agencies as required by the project PPA, WECC, and NERC.

* In the absence of on-site management personnel, assume the responsibility and control of site access and all activities that occur on site. Notifications of any abnormalities are to be immediately reported to authorized management personnel.

* Direct the Power Plant Operator and Solar Field Operator in activities associated with supporting the plants daily operation.

* Input routine and emergency work requests into the site work order system.

* Maintain neat and accurate written records of events and activities in the control room operator log book.

* Perform electronic data entry of pertinent operational conditions into the site performance database.

* Assist in the performance of maintenance activities.

* Contribute to the development of the Operations team by assisting in the training of Power Plant Operators on plant processes.

* Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

* 5 years' operational experience working within an industrial power generation environment. Experience in a solar thermal plant preferred.

* Demonstrated ability to safely perform remote electrical switching activities on switchgear up to 15kV.

* Familiarity and knowledge of working with a Distributed Control System; knowledge of Emerson Ovation a plus.

* Able to operate heavy equipment including forklift; man lift; water/reflectivity maintenance trucks; evacuation truck; and evacuation cooler.

* Requires completion of appropriate AENA training.

* Fluent in reading and understanding Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, equipment manuals, and operational procedures.

* Ability to work in a 24/7/365 environment and in extreme weather conditions.

* Rotating day/night shifts will be required.

* Valid NV drivers' license.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.