Operational Controller

We are searching for an experienced Operational Controller to work at our Control Centre in Glasgow on a 24/7 shift basis.

**Do you want to work to make Power for Good?**

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're driven by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell days, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else.

**Job Purpose**

As Operational Controller, you will be based in our Renewables Operational Control Centre in Glasgow. You will work as part of a highly motivated 24/7 team responsible for the monitoring of RES owned and managed renewable energy assets, as well as safe and efficient control and coordination of work carried out by technical and engineering teams. You will contribute to the maintenance and development of Control Centre systems and processes required to fulfil your operational control responsibilities. You will be a dedicated team player with high standards and attention to detail, motivated to provide a first class Operational Control service.

**Organisational Context**

Reporting to the Control Centre Manager, the Operational Controller will monitor renewable energy assets and escalate technical issues to provide a rapid response and maintain asset availability levels. You will coordinate Asset Managers, Site Manager, Contractors and other people attending site to ensure works are controlled and implemented following the agreed standards of quality and safety.

**Key Accountabilities**

The Operational Controller will:

- Monitor & Control assets through SCADA Systems.
- Manage Day-to-Day Work Control utilising Safe Systems Of Work.
- Manage site access, Lone working, Emergency response and Incident Reporting Processes.
- Work with National Grid Operators and Distribution Network Operators regarding grid outages and curtailments.
- Produce and maintain Control Centre procedures.
- Administer system data.
- Produce production and performance reports.

**Knowledge**
- High standards of HSQE management
- and awareness.
- Awareness of Work Control or
- access control process would be a considerable advantage
- Experience of Control Centre systems would be a considerable advantage.

**Skills**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to focus attention for long periods and work under pressure in a control room environment
- MS Office skills to intermediate level
- Ability to create and work to strict operational procedures

**Experience and Qualifications**
- Experience in use of Risk Assessments within Permit-based work would be a considerable advantage
- SCADA experience would be a considerable advantage.
- CMMS Experience would be a considerable advantage.
- Experience working within industrial, production or inbound call handling facilities.
- H&S qualification would be a considerable advantage.

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

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