Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.

We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.

Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Description

Position: Renewable Operations Center Operator– Solar PV

Location: Nashville, TN (Onsite – Remote Operations Center)

Overview: The Remote Operations Specialist is responsible for the real-time monitoring, control, and operational compliance of utility-scale solar PV power plants from a NERC GOP-2 compliant Remote Operations Center (ROC). This role supports grid reliability, plant availability, safe operations, and regulatory compliance across a geographically diverse solar portfolio.
The position functions as a front-line system operator, coordinating with Balancing Authorities (BAs), Transmission Operators (TOPs), Field O&M teams, Asset Management, and Engineering to ensure plants are operated safely, reliably, and in full compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.

Why Join Us

Be part of the setting up of a modern NERC compliant ROC
Operate critical utility-scale solar assets in a NERC-compliant control room
Play a direct role in supporting grid reliability and clean energy integration
Gain hands-on experience in real-time grid and plant operations
Build skills in data analytics and Power BI reporting
Work a structured DuPont schedule with built-in extended time off
Grow into senior operations, compliance, or performance engineering roles

Main Responsibilities:

Real-Time Operations & Monitoring

Monitor and operate solar PV plants using SCADA, EMS, and plant monitoring platforms
Execute remote switching, curtailments, inverter setpoint changes, and plant controls in accordance with approved operating procedures
Respond to dispatch instructions and operational directives from Balancing Authority and Transmission Operator
Identify, diagnose, and escalate plant alarms, outages, and abnormal operating conditions
Maintain real-time situational awareness of plant status, weather conditions, grid constraints, and interconnection limits

NERC Compliance & Grid Operations

Perform operational duties in alignment with NERC and GOP-2 standards
Execute and document operator communications using three-part communication protocols where required
Maintain accurate and timely event logs, switching records, and operational documentation
Support disturbance reporting, event classification, and evidence retention
Participate in compliance drills, simulations, and internal readiness exercises
Support internal and external NERC audits by providing operational records and evidence

Incident & Event Management

Lead initial response to forced outages, inverter trips, grid events, and weather-related incidents
Coordinate with Field O&M, OEMs, EPCs, and internal engineering teams during events
Escalate issues per defined incident response procedures
Support post-event reviews and corrective action tracking

Performance Analytics & Reporting

In addition to real-time operations, this role encourages learning and hands-on exposure to data analysis and reporting
Support operational and performance reporting by:

Extracting data from SCADA systems, monitoring platforms, and event logs
Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI

Collaborate with Performance Engineering, Asset Management, and Compliance teams to:

Analyze trends in outages, curtailments, alarms, and availability
Improve operational insights, reporting automation, and decision-making

This role offers a growth pathway into operations analytics, performance engineering, or compliance support

Work Schedule & Environment

This position is based at a 24×7, 365-day Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Nashville, TN.
Staff work on a rotating DuPont shift schedule, commonly used in utility and control room environments.

DuPont Shift Structure (Typical):

Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
Multi-week repeating cycle that generally includes:

Multiple consecutive day shifts
Multiple consecutive night shifts
Short recovery breaks
A built-in extended rest period (typically 7 consecutive days off)

Shift handovers are critical and include plant status, open incidents, grid constraints, and compliance-sensitive activities
Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating schedule

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related technical discipline
OR equivalent relevant experience.c
Minimum 1–3 years of experience working in a technical call center or operations center role.

Operational Readiness Requirements

Candidates without prior NERC or control room experience must:

Complete internal ROC onboarding and operations training program
Complete NERC fundamentals training within 6–12 months
Demonstrate proficiency in:

Event logging and documentation discipline
Operator communication protocols
Shift handover procedures
Incident escalation workflows

Preferred (But Not Required)

Exposure to grid operations or interconnection requirements
Familiarity with outage coordination
Experience building reports or dashboards in Power BI
Experience analyzing SCADA data
- Demonstrated familiarity with:

Key Competencies

Strong situational awareness and decision-making under pressure
Clear verbal and written communication during normal and emergency operations
High attention to detail and procedural discipline
Collaborative mindset across operations, engineering, and compliance teams
Commitment to safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance

Our interview process:

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.

Introductory Interview with our recruiter
Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions
Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills
Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team