Operations Center Operator – Onsite, Nashville, TN

Silicon Ranch Corporation

. Monitor and operate utility-scale solar PV plants using SCADA, EMS, and plant monitoring platforms .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in monitoring and operating utility-scale solar PV plants, with a strong focus on compliance with NERC standards and effective communication protocols. Proficient in data extraction and analysis using SCADA systems and Microsoft Power BI to enhance operational decision-making.

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NERC ComplianceSCADA System OperationMicrosoft Power BI DevelopmentEvent Logging ProficiencyOperator Communication Protocols

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Hard Skills

Utility-Scale Solar PV Plant OperationRemote Monitoring PlatformsInverter Setpoint ChangesEvent ClassificationIncident Escalation WorkflowsShift Handover ProceduresOperational DocumentationData ExtractionSituational AwarenessDecision-Making Under Pressure

Soft Skills

Clear Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborative MindsetAttention to DetailCommitment to Safety

Tools & Technologies

SCADAEMSMicrosoft 365Plant Monitoring PlatformsEvent Logs

Certifications & Qualifications

NERC Fundamentals Training

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyTechnical Call CenterOperations CenterCompliance DrillsGrid Constraints

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and operate utility-scale solar PV plants using SCADA, EMS, and plant monitoring platforms
Execute remote switching, curtailments, inverter setpoint changes, and plant controls according to approved procedures
Respond to dispatch instructions from Balancing Authorities and Transmission Operators
Identify, diagnose, and escalate plant alarms, outages, and abnormal operating conditions
Maintain situational awareness of plant status, weather, grid constraints, and interconnection limits
Perform duties aligned with NERC and GOP-2 standards
Execute and document operator communications using three-part communication protocols
Maintain event logs, switching records, and operational documentation
Support disturbance reporting, event classification, evidence retention, compliance drills, simulations, and NERC audits
Lead initial response to forced outages, inverter trips, grid events, and weather-related incidents
Coordinate with Field O&M, OEMs, EPCs, and engineering teams during events
Support post-event reviews and corrective action tracking
Extract data from SCADA systems, monitoring platforms, and event logs
Develop and maintain Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports
Collaborate with Performance Engineering, Asset Management, and Compliance teams to analyze trends and improve reporting and decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical discipline OR equivalent relevant experience
Minimum 1–3 years of experience working in a technical call center or operations center role
Candidates without prior NERC or control room experience must complete internal ROC onboarding and operations training
Complete NERC fundamentals training within 6–12 months
Demonstrated proficiency in event logging and documentation discipline
Demonstrated proficiency in operator communication protocols
Demonstrated proficiency in shift handover procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in incident escalation workflows
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, remote monitoring platforms, and Power BI
Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating schedule
Strong situational awareness and decision-making under pressure
Clear verbal and written communication during normal and emergency operations
High attention to detail and procedural discipline
Collaborative mindset across operations, engineering, and compliance teams
Commitment to safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Structured DuPont schedule with built-in extended time off
Typically 7 consecutive days off in the rotating cycle
Internal ROC onboarding and operations training program
NERC fundamentals training within 6–12 months
Growth pathway into operations analytics, performance engineering, or compliance support
Hands-on experience in real-time grid and plant operations
Skills development in data analytics and Power BI reporting