Operations Control Center (OCC) Supervisor Job Bloomington area,Minnesota USA,Energy/Power Generation

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.
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.

Job Qualifications:

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.

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