Scout Clean Energy

Operations Center Operator

Scout Clean Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Boulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $30 per hour

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • ROC Operators are “behind the scenes” employees that are critical to maintaining a safe and reliable electric supply.
  • A team of operators in our Boulder, Colorado, office provides real-time support to Scout’s growing portfolio of operating projects across the country.
  • Operators use graphical user interfaces to identify potential barriers to efficient operation of the wind turbines, inverters, PV/BESS, and substation assets.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with primary stakeholders and market participants to optimize performance.
  • Informing grid operators about planned and unplanned outages at the plant.
  • Coordinating with facility managers as they perform on-site maintenance.
  • Monitoring data acquisition equipment.
  • Providing detailed notes about the events of the day in a formal logbook.
  • Compiling or reviewing standard reports that are viewed by senior leaders at Scout or business partners.
  • Completing ongoing training and certifications, such as NERC, PJM, or CompTIA.

Requirements

  • A demonstrated desire to continuously learn and improve.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to work proactively and productively without direct supervision.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Ability to work as part of a shift rotation and team.
  • Experience with SCADA or real-time operations in a manufacturing environment is desired but not required.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Previous experience in real-time operations roles (in a power, manufacturing, or military setting) is preferred.
  • At least one year of previous work with SCADA systems is preferred.
  • Currently hold or previously held NERC, PJM, or CompTIA certifications is preferred.
  • Previously held a leadership role in a power-sector ROC is preferred.
Benefits
  • The straight-pay rate for an entry-level operator is $30/hour, and the hourly rates for more experienced operators increase in a tiered structure based on experience and qualifications.
  • We follow standard pay practices for hourly employees, including 1.5x the base rate for overtime and 2x the base rate for holiday pay.
  • Opportunities for advancement within the ROC team exist and are achievable within a year of starting.
  • Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

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Hard skills
SCADAdata acquisitionreal-time operationsmonitoringreport compilationlogbook documentationwind turbinesinvertersPV/BESSsubstation assets
Soft skills
communicationattention to detailproactive workproductivityteamworkrelationship buildingcontinuous learningindependenceshift rotationleadership
Certifications
NERCPJMCompTIA