Southern California Edison is seeking an Operator Control to join our team in Redlands, CA. You will operate and maintain a diverse fleet of natural gas power plants and battery energy storage facilities, ensuring their efficient and reliable operation. This role is integral to helping power the planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air.
What You'll Do
- Safely and efficiently control and direct the loading of electrical generators and battery energy storage systems on orders from the Generation Dispatcher or independent system operator.
- Determine the status of station equipment from previous shift personnel, logbook entries, and inspection of instruments on the digital control system (DCS).
- Remotely operate equipment from the DCS while directing Operator Mechanics in the local operation of equipment.
- Observe and document abnormal operating conditions, determining nature, cause, and corrective actions.
- Formally communicate plant status with the Generation Operations Center, Grid Control Center, and leadership.
- Read and record data from instruments, compile records and reports, and maintain detailed logs.
- Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties.
- Perform minor maintenance on plant systems and equipment.
- Train and assist other operators as required.
- Issue and approve work authorizations including clearances, permissions, and approvals to work parties on plant equipment.
- Ensure the protection of all physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly access and manage private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other highly sensitive data.
What We're Looking For
- Two or more years of recent Control Room Operator experience at a commercial power plant.
- Possess a valid Driver's License.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle thermal power plants.
- Knowledge of commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems.
- Experience with nomenclature and function of station equipment, including turbine generators, boilers, heat recovery steam generators, mechanical and electrical auxiliaries, sophisticated instrumentation and automatic control systems, piping systems, remote control, and protection apparatus and switchgear.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with Emerson Ovation, GE Mark 6e, Wonderware, RS Logix, programmable logic controllers and other digital control systems skills, education, and experience.
- Experienced in power plant chemistry and water treatment processes.
Technical Stack
- Digital Control System (DCS)
- Emerson Ovation
- GE Mark 6e
- Wonderware
- RS Logix
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Team & Environment
Reports to an SCE facility or field location.
Work Mode
This role is onsite at our location in Redlands, CA.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
