Control Room Operator (Battery Storage)

Company Description

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.

Job Description

Purpose 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 are 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 possible.
• Data and Reporting: Supports our Data Scientist Analyse 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 systems. Primary 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 applicable.
• Comply 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 authorization.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Degree or HND technical qualification (preferably electrical/electronic) or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience: BESS technical experience if possible SCADA experience.

Job-Specific Skills: Strong technical & analytical skills, good communication skills and ability to deal with different stakeholders. A team player and attention to detail.

Additional Information: All applicants must be based in the UK. Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.