Do you want to help create a cleaner power supply? Are you looking to launch your career in the growing renewable energy industry? Do you have high attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively during busy periods? Will you work a shift position that gives you a three-day weekend every other weekend? 

If you answered yes to all of these questions, then read on to learn more about the Remote Operations Center (ROC) at Scout Clean Energy. 

What does a Remote Operations Center Operator Do? 

ROC Operators are “behind the scenes” employees that are critical to maintaining a safe and reliable electric supply. A team of operators in our Boulder, Colorado, office provides real-time support to Scout’s growing portfolio of operating projects across the country. Operators use the graphical user interfaces on their large display monitors to identify potential barriers to efficient operation of the wind turbines, inverters, PV/BESS, and substation assets.

No two shifts will look the same, but here are a few examples of what you may encounter during a shift as a ROC Operator at Scout: 

• Building and maintaining relationships with primary stakeholders and market participants (including power purchasers, scheduling entities, system operators and facility technicians) to optimize performance. 
• Informing grid operators about planned and unplanned outages at the plant. 
• Coordinating with facility managers as they perform on-site maintenance. 
• Monitoring our data acquisition equipment. 
• Providing detailed notes about the events of the day in a formal (digital) logbook. 
• Providing informal updates to Scout executives as the need arises.
• Compiling or reviewing standard reports that are viewed by senior leaders at Scout or our business partners. 

In addition, the ROC Manager will provide each ROC Operator with a set of side work to complete during slower times on shift. These tasks will be tailored to the strengths of each Operator. Some examples may include 

• Extracting, and potentially analyzing, data about the facility’s production as compared to the schedule filed with the grid operator. 
• Completing ongoing training and certifications, such as NERC, PJM, or CompTIA. 
• Assisting to build or refine operational tools. 
• Assist with adding newly constructed sites to our data acquisition infrastructure.
• Participate in review and revision of operational procedures.
• Participate in cybersecurity audits of our site networks.

What is the vision for success in the ROC? 

Scout’s ROC will provide world-class operations monitoring with a safety and regulatory compliance focus, while optimizing asset value and operational efficiency. You will work in a place that encourages you to

• Prioritize Safety and Compliance 
• Demonstrate Brilliance in the Basics 
• Understand the Why 
• Pursue Continuous Improvement and Collaboration 
• Support Data-Driven Decision Making 

Why is the ROC a great place to launch a career in renewable energy? 

ROC Operators build their understanding of renewable energy generation from the ground up. Plant operations are the heart and soul of a renewable energy firm’s business and will serve you well throughout your career. In addition to long-term career opportunities within Operations, understanding what is physically happening at the facility is outstanding preparation for roles in asset management, commodity trading, development, site engineering, transmission, manufacturing, and project finance, among others.

Why is shift work appealing to so many people? 

Scout’s ROC uses a 2-2-3 shift schedule. You would typically work a combination of days and nights over a two-week period. The big draw?

• Every other weekend is a three-day weekend.

• You leave your work at the office; when your shift ends, you are truly “off duty.” 
• Every other week will include some overtime hours (paid at 1.5 times the base hourly rate). 
• Increased pay rate for work on company-recognized holidays.
• Paid time off in addition to the standard seven days off every two weeks.
• Ability to increase pay by picking up additional shifts.