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Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. \nAES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. \nWe are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.\nOur spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. \nIf you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. \nThe Salt Lake City Remote Operating Control Center (ROCC) is currently seeking a Control Room Operator to remotely monitor the operation of a large renewable asset portfolio across various regions, particularly, CAISO and WECC. The current portfolio is diverse, comprised of Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Solar + Battery systems. Under limited supervision of a Control Room Team Lead, Control Room Operator will monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process data and remotely operate wind turbine generators, solar sites and battery systems.\nThe successful candidate will have experience in control room operations, the power industry, record of working rotating/swing shifts, and demonstrated ability to work in high performing teams under limited supervision. \nThis position involves remotely monitoring and operating generation units in various states from our ROCC located in Salt Lake City, UT.\nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:\nOversee the day-to-day operations of a growing fleet of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS assets\nMonitor portfolio via SCADA system for asset faults, errors, alarms, site underperformance and notify/dispatch appropriate parties if faults cannot be reset/cleared.\nAdjust plant operating parameters (Real Power Generation, Voltage, Power Factor) as directed by the Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, and Operations Management.\nMake required operational reports to various grid entities (Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, Balancing Authority, Scheduling Coordinators).\nCommunicate with and dispatch field O&M personnel for troubleshooting site equipment.\nCoordinate outage support and energy isolation with field O&M personnel and TOP.\nDevelop and manage outage schedules and forecasting activities.\nInteract frequently with cross-functional teams across the AES organization and with other external organizations.\nCreate and track corrective maintenance tickets, with prior experience using SAP.\nContribute to the development of plant-specific operating procedures incorporating all requirements from NERC, PPA’s, IA’s and relevant Functional Entities.\nAssist in the onboarding and integration of new generation assets.\nContribute to a strict culture of regulatory compliance.\nObtain and maintain certifications that may be needed for further Control Center needs (i.e., NERC or PJM Certification). Not currently required.\nParticipate in safety activities including weather monitoring and routine & emergency response communications.\nInteract with customers on issues related to asset performance and reliability.\nRecord information such as fault time, fault code, and operational actions taken while on shift.\nMaintain logbooks within compliance with industry standards and best practices.\nSkills and Qualifications:\n2+ years’ experience in control center operations, preferably in utility scale renewable energy assets\n3-5 years in the Power Generation Industry (Power Plant or Renewable Operations, I&C, Field Maintenance, Electrician, Power Plant operations, or Military Operations)\nFamiliarity with electrical substation safety protocol, equipment, and operations\nFamiliarity with NERC standards and impact on operations (VAR, COM, EOP, PER, PRC, TOP)\nCompetency in plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems\nAbility to strictly follow operating procedures, without exception\nFamiliarity with the maintenance and operations of solar, wind, and Battery Energy Storage generation assets\nAbility to communicate clearly and effectively to manage critical situations\nWillingness to undergo regular training to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations\nReliable, punctual and capable of being trusted with significant taskings while maintaining integrity while unsupervised\nAbility to thrive within a small, agile and fast-growing team\nExcellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills\nHigh level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)\nAble to work effectively under pressure with multiple priorities.\nAbility to function in a high-paced environment\nAbility to remain calm and collective during stressful situations\nExperience with documentation control systems: SharePoint, Docushare, SAP, etc.\nExperience creating, editing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS).\nAbility to make independent decisions, adapt to responsibility, and follow direct instructions.\nMust be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.\nMust have experience with data acquisition and SCADA.\nAbility to establish trust through building relationships and demonstration of capabilities.\nFamiliarity with LOTO practices, Electric Switchgear switching, & Electrical Isolations experience preferred.\nGood safety awareness & practices\nAES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 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