Operations Control Center Supervisor

Roth Staffing is recruiting for Operations Control Center (OCC) Supervisor - 100% On-Site, Bloomington, MN
FTE-Direct Hire
Working hours and schedule
Half of the month working day shift 630am to 7pm, other half 630pm to 7am. 5 days on, 5 days off, 2 days on, 2 nights off and they shift between day and night
1 week they'll work 24 hours, another week they work 60 - there is also built in OT
Salary range: $104K-$120K annually, pay typically between $50-$58 per hour depending on experience

Scope of Job: The OCC Supervisor provides real-time leadership and operational oversight for the Operations Control Center team and facility. Managing the designated shift, this role directs workflow, supports a team of Control Center Operators, and takes full accountability for shift operations. The Supervisor ensures the safe, accurate monitoring and control of renewable energy assets to maximize generation and efficiency, while strictly adhering to contractual obligations and all applicable NERC standards and practices.

Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Shift Management
Supervise & Schedule: Oversee OCC Operators during your shift, manage the 24/7 multi-person crew schedule, and step in as the active supervisor or Level II Operator when needed.
Train & Support: Mentor staff on operational guidelines, processes, and safety procedures, providing technical guidance to resolve system performance issues.
Performance Management: Maintain a collaborative team environment and partner with the OCC Manager/Director on personnel updates, documentation, or necessary disciplinary actions.
Emergency & Shift Flexibility: Remain available on-call for emergency situations and maintain flexibility to cover alternate shifts as operational needs change.
Real-Time Plant Control & Asset Optimization
SCADA Operations: Monitor and control plant setpoints (like active and reactive power) using OEM or Enterprise SCADA systems to maximize asset value and efficiency.
Grid Coordination: Direct electrical substation switching based on standard practices, and adjust controls to meet utility, ISO, and customer requirements.
Data Integrity & Logging: Monitor weather data, equipment temperatures, and voltage outputs. Keep accurate, real-time operator logs and ensure data sent to RTO/ISO grids is correct.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure all operations strictly follow regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and annual safety program training.
Troubleshooting & Event Coordination
Triage Management: Help lead the team through simultaneous plant events, prioritizing safety and quick resolution.
Collaborative Technical Support: Analyze operating data to spot performance trends, and partner with maintenance teams to troubleshoot plant control or telemetry issues.
Project Onboarding: Assist with functional testing and data verification during the commissioning and onboarding of new generation projects.
Working Conditions
Environment: Primarily a standard office/control room setting (approximately 90% desk/workstation operations).
Travel: Up to 10% travel for offsite meetings or site visits as required.

Qualifications
Education & Experience
Experience: 5+ years of supervisory experience preferred, ideally in a 24/7 operational shift environment (such as a power plant).
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred; equivalent business or military leadership experience is highly valued.
Technical & Compliance Skills
Certifications: Current NERC Balancing and Interchange certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with NERC, FERC, and regional system operator requirements.
Systems & Equipment: Strong working knowledge of SCADA equipment and industrial communication systems.
IT Proficiency: Excellent computer and networking skills, with advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Core Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.