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At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today. AES CE, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, specializes in developing, owning, and operating utility scale PV solar projects, distributed generation PV solar projects, PV solar projects combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS), stand-alone battery energy storage projects and wind generation projects. AES CE currently has over 5,000 MW of renewable assets with a project pipeline in excess of 20,000+ MW contracted or in development. With a business goal to grow our operating portfolio to 25,000+ MW by 2025, and a development pipeline to support achieving that goal, now is an amazing time to join the AES CE team as it continues its exponential growth. AES's mission is to accelerate the future of energy, together and lead the way in decarbonizing the energy industry. We are a global, agile, cohesive organization with an employee engagement level akin to a startup company. AES businesses throughout the world are often recognized as great places to work. Our people share a passion to help meet the world's current and increasing energy needs, while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable, affordable electric power. Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player - Accountable If these characteristics describe key elements of who you are as a person, we want you as part of our team on this next phase of our exciting journey! Job Summary: The Dayton Ohio Remote Operating Control Center (Dayton ROCC, ROCC) is currently seeking a Control Room Operator to remote monitor the operation of a large renewable asset portfolio in several RTOs, particularly, MISO and PJM. The current portfolio is diverse, comprised of Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Solar + Battery systems. Under limited supervision of a Control Room Team Lead, Control Room Operator will monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process data and remotely operate wind turbine generators, solar sites and battery systems. The successful candidate will have experience in control room operations, the power industry, record of working rotating/swing shifts, and demonstrated ability to work in high performing teams under limited supervision. This position will require extensive training. A portion of the training will be conducted in Salt Lake City, Utah and the remaining training will be conducted in Dayton, Ohio. After completion of training, this position will be permanently located in Dayton ROCC. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing fleet of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS assets Monitor portfolio via SCADA system for asset faults, errors, alarms, site underperformance and notify/dispatch appropriate parties if faults cannot be reset/cleared. Adjust plant operating parameters (Real Power Generation, Voltage, Power Factor) as directed by the Balancing Authority, Transmission Operator, and Operations Management. Make required operational reports to various grid entities (Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, Balancing Authority, Scheduling Coordinators). Communicate with and dispatch field O&M personnel for troubleshooting site equipment. Coordinate outage support and energy isolation with field O&M personnel and TOP. Develop and manage outage schedules and forecasting activities. Interact frequently with cross-functional teams across the AES organization and with other external organizations. Create and track corrective maintenance tickets. Contribute to the development of plant-specific operating procedures incorporating