Peerless Johnson

As an OCC Supervisor at EDF Power Solutions North America, I oversee the Operation Control Center's efficiency, supervising a dedicated team of operators to maximize the performance of our renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, and battery storage projects.

• Collaborated with team members to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency.
• Managed team schedules to ensure continuous coverage and support.
• Conducted safety briefings to promote a secure work environment.
• Monitored real-time data from energy management systems for performance insights.
• Collaborated with engineers to implement process improvements in operations.
• Led training sessions for new operators on control center procedures.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in operational practices.
• Coordinated communication between field teams and management for efficient operations.
• Monitored site safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
• Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
• Reported equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Participated in safety meetings to promote awareness and adherence to guidelines.
• Reported any incidents or accidents immediately to supervisor and manager on duty.
• Coordinated with other operators to ensure smooth workflow throughout shift.
• Ensured effective communication between departments and partners.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Monitored system performance and identified issues in real-time operations.
• Led shift briefings to ensure team alignment on daily objectives and safety protocols.
• Trained new staff on control center procedures and operational best practices.
• Managed documentation and reporting of operational activities for compliance purposes.
• Facilitated troubleshooting sessions to resolve operational challenges swiftly and effectively.
• Analyzed system logs to detect anomalies that could indicate security issues or unauthorized access attempts.
• Created and implemented emergency response plans for system malfunctions or outages.
• Supervised control room operations for renewable energy generation facilities.

Control Center Operator II professionals ensure the safe, compliant, and optimized operation of EDF’s renewable energy assets. Operator II personnel perform advanced monitoring and control functions for wind, solar, and storage facilities using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to maintain real-time system reliability. This position plays a key role in supporting NERC compliance, coordinating asset performance optimization, and providing operational leadership and technical support to other OCC staff.

From our state-of-the-art Control Center, Operators play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of renewable energy facilities across the fleet. Operators monitor conditions within wind, solar, and battery energy storage plants using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to maximize plant performance and mitigate downtime or production losses.

This position requires keen situational awareness, technical proficiency, and the ability to make timely, informed decisions to maintain optimal operating conditions and reliability across the system.