Dispatch & Remote Operations Specialist

We are looking for a Dispatch & Remote Operations Specialist to join our team, ensuring the efficient supervision, monitoring and remote operation of renewable energy assets across different countries.

What you will do:

• Monitor and remotely operate renewable power plants in real time (24/7), analysing performance and ensuring the availability and efficiency of the assets.

• Perform troubleshooting in the event of operational stoppages, executing remote resets when appropriate or coordinating with O&M teams for on-site interventions.

• Assess the need to activate on-call services outside regular working hours, including weekends and holidays, balancing operational requirements and costs.

• Coordinate electrical works and outages with relevant stakeholders, in accordance with the applicable grid codes, including the definition, validation and execution of electrical manoeuvres.

• Receive and implement active and reactive power regulation instructions from Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Distribution System Operators (DSOs).

• Issue work orders, ensuring that all activities are carried out under appropriate safety conditions, in coordination with O&M management and on-site personnel.

• Maintain regular communication and coordination with external dispatch centres, system operators, distributors and transmission operators, ensuring compliance with operational procedures and country-specific regulations.

• Coordinate with Asset Operations teams, subcontractors and clients to identify, report and follow up on incidents, faults and electrical restrictions affecting substations and renewable energy generators.

• Coordinate with Construction teams during substation energisation, commissioning and pre-operational phases, ensuring proper asset monitoring and compliance with grid codes and market requirements.

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including system operators, OEM remote control centres, production forecast centres, electricity market operators, off-takers and clients.

• Monitor production forecasts, operational incidents, power regulation instructions and market orders in real time, helping minimise deviations and imbalances while maximising asset performance and revenues.

• Perform SCADA system connection and control tests in renewable power plants and automated substation systems.

• Identify, troubleshoot, report and follow up on communication channel incidents and downtime affecting first-level SCADA systems (Generation and Substations), second-level SCADA systems and other operational tools.

• Ensure the continuous availability and reliability of operational systems and tools required to provide 24/7 monitoring and remote operation services.

• Represent EDPR when interacting with external entities, ensuring effective communication, information sharing and the development of strong working relationships.

• Participate in institutional presentations and visits to Control Centre facilities, promoting the visibility of the Dispatch Centre and EDPR's business among external stakeholders, including investors, media, clients and governmental entities.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and quality standards, as well as all applicable regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrate autonomy in identifying operational challenges, assessing potential solutions and implementing the most appropriate course of action.

Work site: Hybrid

City: Porto, Portugal

Contract: Full-Time (Shift Work – 24/7 operational coverage)

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electrotechnical Engineering.

• 0–5 years of professional experience in electrical and/or control systems. Previous experience in the energy sector or renewable power plants will be considered an advantage.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and SCADA systems.

• Basic understanding of electrical systems, control systems and technical concepts applicable to the electricity sector.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess operational situations and identify appropriate solutions.

• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions and respond effectively to real-time operational challenges.

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Flexibility and availability to work in shifts, ensuring 24/7 operational coverage.

• Fluency in English, including the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts related to the electrical sector.

Nice to have:

• Experience operating control systems and high-voltage (HV) equipment in renewable power plant substations.

• Knowledge of wind turbines, solar power plants and energy storage technologies.

• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical operation and maintenance activities, alarms, SCADA systems and other operational software used in renewable energy facilities.

• Knowledge of electrical manoeuvres, grid codes and the operational requirements of transmission and distribution system operators.

• Previous exposure to remote monitoring, dispatch operations or control centre environments.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

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 reasonsto 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 Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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