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Control Room Operator

ERock
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are ERock!

ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint.

At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

Key Responsibilities

The Microgrid Control Center Operator will report to the Manager of Control Center. Microgrid Control Center Operator responsibilities will be wide ranging, with an emphasis on the development of the NOC for future expected growth. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, great attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and make quick decisions under pressure, and deep knowledge of control center operations.

Requirements

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • Evaluate real time system conditions within different energy markets; run and monitor generation assets to support our customers and the applicable energy grid.
  • Utilize proprietary SCADA dashboards, aggregated deployment controls, and visualization tools to control and monitor generation assets throughout the country.
  • Coordinate with ERock technicians and third parties to complete preventative and corrective maintenance, fueling logistics, and numerous other field related activities.
  • Become familiar with contractual obligations.
  • Additional responsibilities may be added at the direction of ERock management.
  • The ability to work in a 24/7 environment
  • Assess and diagnose abnormal conditions that occur.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant experience
  • Process operating background a plus
  • Power Plant Control Center experience a plus
  • Understanding of power generation a plus
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to work with different departments.
  • Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task and make decisive decisions under pressure.
  • Additional responsibilities may be added at the direction of Company’s management.
  • A flexible, driven personality with the ability quickly learn and implement new systems and knowledge

Benefits

  • Competitive pay reflective of your skills and experience level
  • Health, Dental & Vision benefits. New! Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement & parental leave

Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”

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