Jobs, fresher vacancy - Control Room Operator (Battery Storage) • UK

Company: Masdar

UK

Job DescriptionPurpose for the role:With a number of sites in construction and a significant pipeline, a key ambition of Masdar’s is to set up a BESS Operations Control Desk. This desk will be responsible for the monitoring, analysis & scheduling of all assets and act as the key interface between all stakeholders (Masdar, O&M contractors, DNO, OEM and Optimizer).Control Room Operator will be responsible for the inception of the control desk and play a key role in its development. Reporting to VP Asset Management (Battery Storage), the Control Room Operator will work closely with the O&M Field Manager and Data Team to set up a best-in-class operational function focusing on governance, safety and data-driven decision making. As the operational portfolio grows, there is plenty of opportunities for this role to drive the expansion of the Control Room team.Key Responsibilities:Real-time monitoring of BESS state of health, site availability and alarms:Primary user of BESS SCADA and BoP SCADA to detect/diagnose technical Issues and relay them to the appropriate team.Acts as the first line of diagnostics and alarm interrogation in tandem with the OEM (BESS manufacturer).Primary user of Masdar’s BESS Advanced Analytical tool looking at BESS state of health, safety, predictive maintenance and warranty assessment.Responds to alarms and system deviations, initiating corrective actions to ensure system performance and reliability.Maintenance/Outage scheduling:Directs and supports dispatch of technicians to perform reactive and scheduled maintenance.Critical technical issues to be communicated to Masdar O&M Field Manager and BESS OEM.Supports with maintenance/outage scheduling and ensuring that all stakeholders are fully aware of battery availability well ahead of any outages.Optimizes any scheduled works to ensure as much of a site stays available as possibleData and Reporting:Supports our Data ScientistAnalyse performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.Reports/Information to be disseminated to the Masdar Asset Management/Commercial team and other stakeholders.Safety and Compliance:Adhere to operational safety standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.Responsible for monitoring site visits/work remotely using CCTV and SCADA systemsPrimary Contact/Interface for Security Provider and will deal with any security incidents (within Business Hours initially) ensuring the correct response is enacted.Acts as Site Controller in an emergency and will enact Emergency Response Plan.Maintains operational logs and records.Participate (when requested) in QHSE works, audits, office inductions, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as applicableComply with information security policies, procedures and requirements at all times:Adhere to any applicable Masdar information security policies and procedures and identify and report security incidents and suspected weaknesses to the appropriate point(s) of contact.Protect assets under care (e.g. laptops and other devices) and information/credentials against unauthorized access, sharing, and/or damage/loss, in accordance with the Information Classification and Handling Procedure.Clear desks of all sensitive material and log off/ lock workstations at the end of the day and when leaving desk for a prolonged period in accordance with Acceptable Usage Policies.Ensure not installing, copying or modifying of any software on Masdar equipment without authorizationThis includes participating (when requested) in QHSE audits, office inductions, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as applicable.