Senior Director, Control Center

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

Role Overview:

The Senior Director of Control Center is fully responsible for Control Center activities that support the North America Asset Operations department and broader platform, as required. Defines and builds an efficient organization, ensuring that operational directives are appropriately followed, unplanned turbine and high-voltage (HV) outages are responded to quickly, proper procedures are followed to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant operations, proper documentation is maintained, events are communicated with stakeholders as defined, and coordination with the Global Control Center organization occurs.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Directs and oversees the Remote-Operations Control Center (ROCC) and Operational Technology (OT) resources within North America
• Ensures that all Control Center teams work seamlessly within the Renewable Generating Assets (RGA) group such that all regulatory standards are followed, minimizing the risk of violations
• Ensures the successful and efficient performance of turbine resets and dispatch orders from ISOs, off-takers, and internal Market Operations staff for all operating plants (>10 GW), capturing incremental revenue above status quo
• Provides strategic direction for the technical and commercial evaluations for service providers of ROCC activities in coordination with the Global Control Center team
• Ensures EDPR NA operating plants have reliable communication, control and data acquisition processes and systems
• Ensures projects under construction are ready for integration into operations from a data and control perspective
• Provides feedback and direction to Engineering and Construction regarding specifications and lessons learned for new plants, particularly regarding SCADA and integration.
• Coordinates with the Compliance team to ensure EDPR NA's compliance with regulatory requirements of NERC, FERC, and state public utility commissions
• Maintains necessary documentation to support relevant NERC, FERC, and ISO regulations
• Prepares documentation that is submitted to NERC regulatory bodies for audits and spot checks as needed
• Oversees the implementation of the Renewable Energy Management System (REMS), in coordination with the Global Control Center team at all the company's operating sites in North America
• Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with global RGA teams to ensure alignment of ROCC, REMS and Operational Technology
• Ensures that Control Center staff receive the required regulatory, operational, and technical training
• Leads the development of standard operating procedures to ensure successful remote operations, maintenance, and NERC compliance
• Advises the North America management team on operational and regulatory concerns
• Promotes continuous improvement, with a focus on increasing EBITDA
• Oversees work of external consultants supporting Control Center matters
• Promotes team and individual development by conveying company values and public relations objectives.
• Communicates issues to senior leadership and key internal and external stakeholders
• Additional duties as required

Direct reports: 25 - 35 direct reports/indirect reports

Travel: As required, less than 15%

Expenses: Departmental G&A budget of $7 million USD annually; responsible for reducing violation-based regulatory fines of up to $1 million USD per day

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred
• 5-10+ years in managing within regulated operations, including demonstrated experience: implementing and managing proactive programs that require effective coordination; achieving policy outcomes in diverse regulatory environments; and leading, managing, and developing a team of subordinates
• NERC Certification preferred
• Substantive knowledge of NERC regulatory issues, SAP PM, energy management systems, and control center operations
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

Behavioral Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including first-rate drafting and editing abilities
• Proven ability to promote an openness to change across multiple business units
• Negotiation and conflict-management skills
• Ability to be highly self-motivated
• Uncompromising honesty and integrity
• Ability to be forward-thinking on regulatory issues
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate complex issues to a diverse audience in a logical, open, and easily understood manner
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to produce solutions under significant time pressure
• Ability and motivation to align oneself with EDPR NA's values and culture
• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills
• Commitment to achieving results
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed and remain accessible during off-hours

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacion Masfamilia
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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