Control Room Specialist - Hydropower and Solar PV

About the Company - Our client is a leading company in the field of renewable energies with a broad portfolio of hydropower, wind power and photovoltaic plants in Italy and Europe. The company prides itself on innovative technologies and sustainable solutions to drive the energy transition. It sets the pace for the rest to follow in return-driven investments with a focus on longevity as partners in order to maximise the returns for their investors and the management teams who they support. Their current portfolio has an annual production of nearly 700GWh.

About the Role - Whilst there are plans to build a new control room in Milan, this role can also be accommodated in other regions of Italy if the right candidate presents. The role will oversee around 150MW of Hydropower plants plus Solar PV plants (once constructed) across Italy. You will deliver and maintain comprehensive control room operations within a 24/7 responsive setting, proficiently managing and operating all control room systems. Facilitate effective collaboration with Plant Managers to ensure the successful management of maintenance tickets, timely interventions, and optimal operation of all assets. This role is office-based.

Responsibilities :

• Continuously monitor the real-time performance of energy plants using dedicated dashboards and assess deviations in performance metrics and KPIs.
• Perpetually monitor the status, alerts, and errors generated by onsite components.
• Working Closely with the Technical Asset Management Team.
• Perpetually monitor automatic alarms generated by monitoring/SCADA and other systems.
• Conduct remote troubleshooting and determine necessary actions, including creating tickets and assigning work orders to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with local onsite technicians from maintenance providers (escalating to Plant managers when necessary) to resolve incidents, providing supporting evidence and updating work orders/tickets accordingly.
• Monitor Security Systems alarms and oversee CCTV surveillance.
• Implement action plans in response to intrusions.
• Report any unusual activities or alarm activations to designated individuals.
• Provide detailed reports for all incidents.
• Conduct remote control and troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications :

• We are looking for individuals with experience in technical operations within Hydropower and/or Solar Photovoltaic (PV) renewable industries.
• Proficiency in engaging in business discussions and negotiations is essential.

Required Skills :

• Ideally you hold a degree in electrical engineering or similar.
• Previous experience in monitoring and troubleshooting Hydropower/Solar PV systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and remote monitoring tools.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Native Italian speaker essential and English language skills will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of security systems, including CCTV.