Control Room Operator

Location: Philadelphia, US, 19103 Ormat serves the changing world of electricity generation, distributed generation and demand management by enabling a comprehensive umbrella of solutions starting from energy and demand response management and energy storage systems. We provide grid operators with the power to enhance grid performance, stability and responsiveness while delivering capacity at the right time and the right price. We also provide commercial, industrial and municipality clients with reliability and power quality solutions as well as peak shaving and demand charge management solutions to lower their utility bill and, in the unregulated markets, provide ancillary market services to generate revenue.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Energy Storage Operator role is responsible to manage the real-time operations of ORMAT's battery storage portfolio, as well as monitoring of grid conditions, monitoring of battery storage operation, and providing event forecasting and analytics reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage the real-time operations of ORMAT's battery portfolio, including dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints, Take or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions in accordance with ISO procedures. Coordinate unit availability, outage schedules, unit startup and shutdown, and communicate all necessary information to plant personnel, ISOs, and asset management. Have the responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System. Communicate with Scheduling Coordinators, Transmission Operators and ISO's on continual basis, taking necessary actions and providing ancillary services to ensure system reliability. Must comply with applicable NERC Reliability Standards and regional ISO rules and tariffs. Monitor and analyze available market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities Manage the operation of the battery storage assets with a continuous focus on balancing operation vs health of the equipment. Maintain the reliability by conducting systems checks and fixing errors Ensure documentation for processes you are responsible for is current and complete. Actively contribute to conversations about process improvements, tool enhancements, and general team operationOTHER RESPONSIBILITIESThe role will require working outside of normal business hours. Must be able to work a rotating shift on a 24-hour operational schedule (However, during the initial training phase, which may last up to 4 months, the hours will be 8:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.)EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent or relevant experience or equivalent military experience Must be available to fulfill storm/event duty requirements, which may include reporting to work during winter storms or other possible catastrophic events, and working extended shifts as necessary until storm or event conditions reside Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office SuiteMust be able to read and follow written procedures. Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and effectively communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work in office environment. This job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping and kneeling. The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods of time and stay alert. Must have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance

Additional information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.