Shift Operator

EDP is a global energy company, which leads based on the values of Innovation, Sustainability and Humanization. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions that are highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contribution to society.

The **DISPATCH CENTRE PORTO **department aligned with EDP Renewables is hiring a Shift Operator.

This department have the mission:
Guarantee the correct operation of the Renewable Power Plants installations, by supervision and remote operation, coordination of works and operations, monitoring of forecast programs, in accordance with the department's guidelines and occupational hazard prevention and environmental / regulatory standards, in order to guarantee the maximum availability and efficiency of the installations and maximum use of the wind/solar energy resources.
- SUPERVISION, REMOTE CONTROL AND DISPATCH OF RENEWABLE POWER PLANTS - Monitor real-time control operations (24x7) and performance of the power plants; real-time performance analysis; take notes; act on stoppages, curtailment and electrical orders; issue work orders, guaranteeing optimum security conditions, with the collaboration of O&M management and/or the wind/solar plants on-site personnel; follow the execution of the aforementioned tasks.
- 2. COORDINATION WITH EXTERNAL DISPATCH CENTERS - Answer to calls from system operators and maintain a permanent link with other dispatch centers, distributors and transmissions system operators, in order to coordinate and/or guide the operations, procedures and dispatch processes, in the grid and wind/solar power plants. Ensure safe assets operation according to standard operating procedures and external regulations.
- 3. EXTERNAL INTERACTION - Guarantee the continuous exchange of information with system operators (transmission and distribution), OEM remote control centers, production forecast centers, market operators (trading and electricity markets) and off-takers. Verify production forecasts and incidents in real-time, in order to adapt market programs and minimize deviations.
- 4. INTERNAL INTERACTION - Collaborate with the O&M teams in the identification and communication of incidents and faults, electrical restrictions imposed by the transmission system operators and provide energy production forecasts.
- 5. OPERATIONAL TOOLS - Perform SCADA system connection/control tests in the renewable power plants and substation automated systems, communication systems and all relevant software for the operation of power plants, in order to guarantee that the assets are correctly operated. Inform RODC supervisor about the faults and system downtime.
- 6. COMMUNICATION WITH THIRD PARTIES - Ensure the availability of required information and represent the RODC when dealing with external entities, in order to protect EDPR's interests, consolidate its image and develop positive working relationships with institutions, while guaranteeing the acquisition and retention of specific knowledge and expertise.

**What we are looking for**:

- Degree or bachelor degree in engineering, preferably in Electrical or Control
- 0 to 5 years of working experience in electrical or/and control systems (a plus).
- Familiarity with MS Office and SCADA systems.
- Availability to work in shifts.
- Standards related to regulatory, health, prevention of risks, environment and quality.
- Languages: Portuguese and English.
- Proactive and resolutive skills;

**About EDP**:
As a socially responsible company, we incorporate the principles of Diversity and Inclusion in our values and practices. To achieve all our goals, we intend to attract,develop, and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key innovation enabler and differentiator in our organization. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group

**What makes us proud as a Top employer**:

- TOP Employer Certification, by TOP Employers Institute (EDP Portugal; EDP Renováveis);
- Member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (EDP Portugal; EDP Renováveis;);
- Conciliation Certification (Excellence level), by the Fundación Másfamília;