Head of Remote Operations

At Repsol, we are committed to equality and do not request personal information.

Company Profile:

Repsol is one of the world’s leading multi-energy providers, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.  Our objective is to advance in the energy transition and reduce the emissions of our operations and products in line with the goals set out by the Paris Agreement.  The low-emissions generation business is one of the pillars of our strategy to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, targeting low-emission generation capacity to reach 6GW by 2025 and 20GW by 2030.

In the summer of 2021, Repsol expanded its renewables operations to the US through the 40% acquisition of a large U.S.-based PV solar and battery storage project developer. Through this acquisition, Repsol has secured access to a significant renewable asset development pipeline.  We are currently building a renewables portfolio of around 6 GW by 2030. We are looking for great talent to join our dynamic team and become part of Repsol Renewables NA success story.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and Maintenance, fully responsibility for leading and managing the real-time and day to day remote activities of RRNA’s Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC). Ensuring that all renewable energy assets operations are conducted in the most efficient and reliable manner and according to industry best practices. Operates within all regulatory requirements, as well as environmental and safety standards.

The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining and developing all procedures necessary to ensure efficient and effective remote operations of the renewable energy assets within our fleet including alarm and warning resolution, substation switching operations, curtailment procedures, call-out procedures, casualty control, and emergency action planning

• Responsible for ensuring maximum SCADA connectivity and resolving SCADA/communication failures to ensure control and monitoring capabilities are always available

• Responsible for developing optimized communication systems between the renewable energy assets we manage, Transmission Operators and off-takers

• Responsible for performance improvement and failure analysis of SCADA systems and ROCC processes

• Oversees selection, productivity, and professional development of all ROCC personnel, including hiring the ROCC Supervisor, and ROCC Operators

• Maintains a thorough understanding of and ensures compliance with all regulations established by NERC and FERC in a Medium Impact ROCC

• Develops and implements the ROCC training and certification requirements, including all regulatory functions required of a Remote Operations Control Center

• Responsible for delivering appropriate support and data to ISO operations and counterparty transaction management services

• Supports the operations of the O&M and Asset Management Group to help provide rapid market response to certain pertinent events and to support cost-effective ISO scheduling and settlements

• Trains shift personnel in the conduct of their duties as ROCC operators

• Other duties that may be assigned including Performance Management and High Voltage Operations

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those you encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform sedentary office tasks with travel to other Company and Client offices or project sites. You may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and may be required to sit, stand, walk and use a computer.

Early morning or late evening teleconferences are occasionally required to speak with global colleagues or vendors.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. You must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. You will be bonus eligible.

Requirements:

• Scheduling / progress control techniques

• Experience with development and management of databases

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and execute processes and plans

• Oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Ability to be self-motivated

• High energy, positive and ability to work well in a team environment with proven attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field or a combination of higher education and direct experience in control center operations management

• 7+ years of experience managing a control center for a utility, ISO, or major third-party resource control center provider

• NERC/FERC certification preferred

• Proficient knowledge of energy management and trending analysis software, SCADA, and Microsoft Office software

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

Required skills:

Job posting end date: