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About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain-from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks:

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $84,700 - $141,100 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $105,000 - $115,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job: 

 The Real Time Operations Engineer serves as the primary technical specialist for renewable asset operations, providing advanced troubleshooting, performance analysis, and technical leadership to ensure optimal system performance. This role combines deep technical expertise from field engineering, performance engineering with operational oversight to drive asset optimization. The Real time Operations Engineer combines real time, remote troubleshooting, analysis and active resolution for Field and OCC teams. The Real Time Operations Engineer will work closely with all Operational Technology teams, Performance and Reliability Engineering teams, and Field Engineering teams to drive positive business outcomes.

• Advanced Technical Support & Troubleshooting:
  • Serve as the highest-level technical resource for renewable asset operations in the OCC.
  • Perform advanced analysis of:
  • SCADA data system and alerts
  • Protection relay event files
  • Electrical system disturbances
  • Equipment performance anomalies
  • Lead complex troubleshooting efforts for:
  • Inverter and power conversion systems
  • Collection and distribution networks
  • Plant control and monitoring systems.
  • Interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings for system analysis.
  • Provide technical guidance to OCC operators and field teams during critical events.
  • Lead fleet-wide troubleshooting.
  • Ensure real-time plant event management and MOD/functional testing.
  • Liaise between the OCC, field operations, PRE and OT, gathering and integration input from all parties to develop, maintain, and implement effective SOPs and operational documents for the OCC that reflects best practices, compliance, and lessons learned from field operations.
  • Manage the creation, maintenance, and updating of necessary OCC documentation for reliable system operations.
  • Support integration of new technology into the OCC, including application systems and Monarch adjustments. Coordinating needs of OCC and development of application(s) to ensure real time feedback and integration, as well as develop training material creation and dissemination (where support is needed).
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance processes and procedures for the OCC by responding to all events requiring an OCC evaluation and improvement, including 8-step and Root Cause Analyses (RCA).
  • Works with maintenance to troubleshoot problems and ascertain probable causes. Analyze and act on issues impacting the overall profitability of OCC/OT/AO.
  • Engage with service staff to review operational responsibilities, maintain appropriate accountabilities between the OCC and site staff, and reinforce strong communications between the OCC and field service staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Performance Analysis & Reporting:
  • Develop and maintain advanced technical reports on asset performance, incorporating input from field experiences and reliability assessments.
  • Gathering operational data for data historians for reporting
  • Analyze and interpret historical trends of the above information to identify emerging technical issues.
  • Create predictive maintenance recommendations based on technical analysis.
  • Monitor and report on key technical performance indicators.
  • Develop technical dashboards for operational visibility.
  • Provide weekly technical performance briefings to management and effectively communicate findings and recommendations.

• Technical Leadership & Improvement:
  • Lead technical discussions with OEMs and service providers.
  • Evaluate and recommend technical improvements to monitoring systems.
  • Support implementation of new technologies in the OCC.
  • Participate in technical reviews of new renewable projects.
  • Maintain and update critical technical documentation.

Supervision of Others: None

Working Conditions:

85% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 15% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors' and/or internal customers' sites in additional to attending various conferences and meetings.

• 5+ years of direct technical field engineering and operations experience required.
• Engineering background with renewable energy focus preferred.

Education/Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in field engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience or in-depth knowledge of RTO, system operators, NERC regulations, utility electrical generation relationships and regulations.
• Evidence of problem-solving skills and improving the day-to-day operations of a department
• Must have a working knowledge of IT systems.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• The ability to communicate with all levels, from senior management to front-line operational technology and field personnel.
• Excellent presentation and IT skills are required.
• Experience with Real-time troubleshooting + remote resolution.
• Direct field experience in renewable energy.
• Ability to independently solve complex issues.
• NERC Certification Preferred
• Background in both field operations and engineering analysis
• Working knowledge of Aspen OSI Monarch SCADA, AVEVA PI, Power BI, SCADA systems (Ignition, RTAC Controllers, PLC logic controllers, etc.) and Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements: None