Remote Operations Center Operator

Remote Operations Center Operator – Solar PV

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

• We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.
• We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
• Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon‑free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position:
Renewable Operations Center Operator – Solar PV

Location:

Nashville, TN (Onsite – Remote Operations Center)

The Remote Operations Specialist is responsible for the real‑time monitoring, control, and operational compliance of utility‑scale solar PV power plants from a NERC GOP‑2 compliant Remote Operations Center (ROC). This role supports grid reliability, plant availability, safe operations, and regulatory compliance across a geographically diverse solar portfolio, acting as the front‑line system operator and coordinating with Balancing Authorities, Transmission Operators, Field O&M teams, Asset Management, and Engineering.

• Be part of the setting up of a modern NERC compliant ROC
• Operate critical utility‑scale solar assets in a NERC‑compliant control room
• Play a direct role in supporting grid reliability and clean energy integration
• Gain hands‑on experience in real‑time grid and plant operations
• Build skills in data analytics and Power BI reporting
• Work a structured DuPont schedule with built‑in extended time off
• Grow into senior operations, compliance, or performance engineering roles

• Monitor and operate solar PV plants using SCADA, EMS, and plant monitoring platforms
• Execute remote switching, curtailments, inverter setpoint changes, and plant controls in accordance with approved operating procedures
• Respond to dispatch instructions and operational directives from Balancing Authority and Transmission Operator
• Identify, diagnose, and escalate plant alarms, outages, and abnormal operating conditions
• Maintain real‑time situational awareness of plant status, weather conditions, grid constraints, and interconnection limits

• Perform operational duties in alignment with NERC and GOP‑2 standards
• Execute and document operator communications using three‑part communication protocols where required
• Maintain accurate and timely event logs, switching records, and operational documentation
• Support disturbance reporting, event classification, and evidence retention
• Participate in compliance drills, simulations, and internal readiness exercises
• Support internal and external NERC audits by providing operational records and evidence
• Lead initial response to forced outages, inverter trips, grid events, and weather‑related incidents
• Coordinate with Field O&M, OEMs, EPCs, and internal…