Grid Code Manager
acciona energiaChicago, IL
Grid Code Manager
L5
acciona energiaChicago, ILtoday
Occupations
Electrical EngineersEnergy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarPower Distributors and DispatchersIndustries
Other Electric Power GenerationElectric Bulk Power Transmission and ControlElectric Power DistributionACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. At ACCIONA Energía, we are seeking a Control Center Back Office Manager to join our System Operations Center (CECOER) team. This is a key role within our Operations & Maintenance department, responsible for managing the procedures, tools, systems, and resources that support reliable, compliant, and safe operations. You’ll work closely with our Regulatory Compliance team to understand the new grid code requirements and implement them. You will also track and analyze curtailment and congestion causes to mitigate their impact in our assets.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Drive operational excellence by designing and refining procedures, tools, and systems for our control center Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate grid outages, switching procedures, and ISO interactions. Monitor and analyze grid code requirements changes from regulatory bodies in key markets (ERCOT, PJM, MISO…) participating in the different technical committees and workshops. In coordination with the Regulatory Compliance team, design the strategy and tasks to comply with those grid code requirements. Lead and supervise studies, power system analysis and modeling using PSEE, PSCAD, etc Analyze power flow analysis to understand and mitigate curtailment and congestion impact in operating assets. Monitor facility performance Develop and support SCADA systems and communications infrastructure. Champion safety and training. Represent ACCIONA in industry events and act as an internal advisor on best practices. Required Skills and
Competencies:
Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field (advanced degree/P.E. a plus)5+ years in utility, control center, or renewable generation operations Familiarity with grid operations, ISO protocols, and SCADA systems Familiarity with PSEE, PSCAD and power system simulation tools Familiarity with power flow studies and tools like Panorama, Mosaic or similar. NERC certification or ability to obtain one Strong IT and systems knowledge; Maximo experience is a plus Experience in outage coordination and switching/tagging procedures Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Travel flexibility up to 25% (domestic/international)Spanish fluency is a plus.
Job Location:
55 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603 As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
Other Electric Power Generation
Posted
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