We are hiring a hardworking Power Operations Center Technician-Kansas City to join our vibrant team at Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Overland Park, KS.
Growing your career as a Full Time Power Operations Center Technician-Kansas City is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, adaptability and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Power Operations Center Technician-Kansas City at Black & Veatch Family of Companies today!
Why Black and Veatch Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-AT1
The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Perform functions requiring intermediate knowledge of distributed energy systems (solar systems) and use of control applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of remote operations
The Team As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities • Real-time operations of distributed asset power generation technologies in Remote Operations Center (ROC.)
• Interface with multiple parties for identification, diagnosis and resolution of site operations and maintenance problems, including the site O&M team, site owner, regulatory agencies, and B&V leadership.
• Ability to engage in multiple aspects of ROC responsibilities.
• Follow scheduled energy dispatch instructions.
• Develop processes and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center.
• Ability to work shift-work.
• Assist with Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) teams using predictive analytics for proactive monitoring of power generation, renewables, process industries and distributed generation assets.
Preferred Qualifications • Diploma or Certificate preferred
• Associate Degree or trades/vocational experience
• 3 – 5 years of related work experience
• Previous Operations experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation
• Control Room Operator experience preferred
• Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant systems and Processes
• Basic knowledge of NERC responsibilities
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
Minimum Qualifications • Minimum total of 3 years of related work experience is typically necessary to move into this level.
• Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands Typical office environment in our Remote Operations Center. Physical Demands: Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, driving, seeing, writing, reaching, stooping, crouching, walking, standing for extended periods of time.
Benefits of working as a Power Operations Center Technician-Kansas City in Overland Park, KS:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Advantageous package
