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Job Description: Interconnection Engineer

Reports to:  Director of Interconnection

OCI Energy is an industry leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and battery projects within the ERCOT market. With a rapidly expanding portfolio of projects in MISO and other key North American markets, we are seeking a highly motivated Interconnection Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our organization’s growth while gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge renewable energy projects.

Job Summary:

As an Interconnection Engineer reporting to the Director of Interconnection, you will play a crucial role in the full lifecycle of utility-scale solar and battery projects. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of the interconnection process, including site selection, managing interconnection applications, performing power flow studies, and conducting economic modeling. You will also oversee the design, specification, scheduling, testing, and commissioning of projects.

Essential Functions:

• Track, manage, and support the company’s project portfolio across all phases of the project’s lifecycle, ensuring effective communication with TSPs, ISOs, internal teams, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding interconnection studies, applications, tests, and other project needs.
• Conduct power flow modeling, interconnection analyses, economic assessments, and utility coordination to identify optimal locations and sizes of future projects.
• Perform transmission analysis to evaluate constraints, congestion, and curtailment risks of points of interconnection.
• Assist with the review and negotiation of interconnection agreements, including technical exhibits and specifications.
• Oversee preliminary design and development of single-line diagrams for interconnections.
• Develop schedules and milestones in coordination with the master project schedule and EPC timelines.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction of interconnection facilities that are performed by contractors or utilities, and coordinate and lead related calls.
• Attend ISO meetings and provide updates on projects or changes that may affect the project pipeline.
• Assist in the registration of generators with utilities, RTO/ISOs and other regulatory agencies.
• Support ISO, NERC, FERC, and other regional compliance efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• One to two plus (1 – 2+) years of experience preferred but not required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to think strategically.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
• A self-starter with the capacity to work independently and deliver on key objectives.
• Experience with PowerWorld, PSSE, PLEXOS, or other power flow and PCM software is preferred.
• Programming experience, particularly with Python, is preferred.
• Familiarity with interconnection processes, particularly within the ERCOT or MISO markets, is preferred.
• Knowledge of technical concepts such as reliability, stability, congestion, curtailment, LMPs, etc. is preferred.
• Substation design experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISOs/RTOs, TSPs, Developers, and other market participants is preferred.
• Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is preferred.

OCI Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Description: Interconnection Manager

Reports to:  Director of Interconnection

OCI Energy is an industry leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects within the ERCOT market. With a rapidly expanding portfolio of projects across MISO, SOCO, TVA, and other key North American markets, we are seeking a highly motivated Interconnection Manager to join our world-class team based in San Antonio, TX. This position offers a unique opportunity to help drive our organization’s growth while gaining hands-on experience working on cutting-edge renewable energy projects.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision from the Director of Interconnection, the Interconnection Manager plays a critical role in the full lifecycle of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of the interconnection process, including site evaluation, managing interconnection applications, performing power flow studies, and conducting economic modeling. You will also support the design, specification, scheduling, testing, and commissioning of projects. The Interconnection Manager will serve as OCI Energy’s primary point of contact throughout the development, execution, and construction phases of the interconnection process across multiple markets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage, track, and support OCI Energy’s project portfolio across all phases of each project’s lifecycle, ensuring effective communication with TSPs, ISOs, internal teams, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding interconnection studies, applications, tests, and other project needs.
• Conduct and supervise power flow modeling, interconnection analyses, economic assessments, and utility coordination to identify optimal locations and sizes of future projects.
• Perform and supervise transmission analysis to evaluate constraints, congestion, curtailment risk, and basis risk relevant to each project.
• Assist with the review and negotiation of interconnection agreements, including technical exhibits and other commercial terms.
• Oversee preliminary design and development of single-line diagrams for interconnections.
• Develop and track schedules and milestones in coordination with the master project schedule and EPC timelines.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction of interconnection facilities that are performed by contractors or utilities, and coordinate and lead related calls.
• Staying informed about developments at ISO meetings and providing updates to leadership and other appropriate groups relating to projects or changes that may affect the project pipeline.
• Assist in the registration of generators with utilities, RTO/ISOs and other regulatory agencies.
• Support ISO, NERC, FERC, and other regional compliance efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus in power systems or Computer Engineering.
• Five plus (5+) years of experience in transmission planning, market analysis, or a related area within the power industry.
• Three plus (3+) years of experience with PowerWorld, PSSE, PLEXOS, TARA, or other power flow and PCM software is required.
• Strong project management skills, with a preference for PMP certification.
• A self-starter with the capacity to work independently and deliver on key objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both with individuals and groups.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and delegate to meet project deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to think strategically.
• Familiarity with interconnection processes, particularly within the ERCOT and MISO markets.
• Prior experience managing interconnection processes is highly preferred.
• Programming experience, particularly with Python, is highly preferred.
• Ability to negotiate and defend the company’s interests is a must.

OCI Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Description: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Operator

Reports to:  Lead O&M Operator  

OCI Energy is a utility scale solar and energy storage systems developer, owner, and operator. We are seeking an experienced O&M Operator to provide support for a growing organization in a fast paced environment. This position is located in San Antonio, Texas and provides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for interesting work within a small cohesive team, the ability to expand their experience and contribute to the corporation’s success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision by the Lead O&M Operator, the O&M Operator will provide all aspects of on-site installation, monitoring, repair, maintenance, and modifications of OCI Energy’s portfolio of solar PV facilities.  Duties include monitoring operations, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying AC and DC solar PV systems, including substation, HV and MV transformers, switchgear, batteries, inverters, PV module arrays, trackers, and metering systems. Additionally, this position is responsible for overseeing field technicians and/or contractors to ensure safe, high quality and timely performance of maintenance activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee all remote, & onsite outages and related high voltage tasks to assure proper safety operation.
• Closely adhere to all safety standards and procedures. Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts, and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced. Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the operational environment, implement effective risk mitigation, and provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management.
• Independently initiate and perform most work tasks, as well as follow defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed, and perform according to written and verbal instruction from higher level technical staff.
• Effectively lead and train the service technicians, and contractors to enable successful management of all Service, Warranty activities on site.
• Responsible for inspection, maintenance and repair of solar PV systems
• Identifies problems and develops corrective action plans
• Travel to project sites and vendor locations as assigned to perform all aspects of on-site installation, repair, maintenance, oversight, and modifications as required
• Work directly with OCI Energy personnel and, as directed, third-party vendors to support project component (trackers, inverters, balance of plant equipment) installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Participate in electric, mechanical and software component inspections, testing, repair, and troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshoot and perform tracker electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance.
  • Provide timely written review reports from field operation, status, and constructive feedback to supervisor as requested.
  • Communicate effectively with OCI Energy and third-party vendors and actively participate in meeting reviews to provide technical feedback of field operations.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and associated periodic meetings.
  • Support and oversee component manufacturing and all involved processes from raw material and parts procurement to onsite delivery.
• Responds to emergency call outs
• Ensure that all operations and maintenance activities performed at project sites complies with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirements and warranties
• Supports implementation and interface of solar farm remote video and security systems.
• Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders. Responsible for all required repairs, maintenance, and monitoring of all warranty claims
• Available to respond to nontraditional operating hours for operations, maintenance, and emergent issues, including emergent abnormal operating conditions, execution of maintenance, tracking work orders, resolution of O&M issues.
• Schedules support onsite and remote OSIsoft PI data management and storage systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or technical certification in related technical field preferred
• High voltage switching experience is preferred.
• Must have a strong safety background with experience in lock out tag out and Job Hazard analysis.
• Five plus (5+) years of demonstrated experience operating and maintaining power generation systems, preferably in solar technologies
• Familiarity with power generation operations and maintenance requirements and execution gained through hands-on experience, preferably solar power generation
• Industry/OEM certification for operations and/or maintenance of one or more of the following major components used in US and global solar power generation:  inverters; tracker systems; medium/high voltage electrical systems; and/or balance of plant components
• Valid driver’s license and availability to obtain permit to drive official vehicles in the field.
• Working knowledge of power generation equipment controls and SCADA systems
• Highly experienced in using and understanding testing and diagnostic equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Must be able to able to travel on short notice and be available during non-traditional working hours
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Project, Word and Outlook and proven ability to learn new software programs
• Able to read, learn and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions
• Must be willing to take on other responsibilities outside of the regular job description and regular working hours as needs arise including weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (includes but not limited to):

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside and withstand varied inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to display good manual dexterity in use of hand tools and test instruments
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, and climb for extended periods

OCI Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.