BESS Control Engineer

Job Family

Operations and Maintenance

Job Group

Thermal Business Group

Function Name

BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Control Engineer

Mission of Function

The position is responsible for the efficient, reliable and safe operation of the BESS, Ancillary and Auxiliary Equipment in accordance with work instructions.

Contact (internal/external)

Responsibilities (What-How-Why)

Fully

Partially

Supportive

CONTROL ROOM OPERATION

Implements start-up, shutdown and loading of BESS in coordination with the operation of all diesel generating units and auxiliaries according to work instructions and upon instruction of superior.

X

Monitors various BESS operating systems and makes corrective action for any deviation from standard operating limits. Notifies Superior of performed corrective

actions.

X

Isolates the BESS, if needed, for safety and emergency purposes.

X

Performs corrective measures as instructed by the team Leader through remote control facilities or through the Engine Room Operator, Electrical Personnel, or Electrical

Instrument Engineers

X

Executes the proper implementation of PTW in accordance to the Safety policy.

X

POWER SUPPLY MONITORING AND COORDINATION

Liaises with End-users, AP ETS and NGCP on the real time dispatch together with the Control Room Engineer.

X

Ensures plant’s compliance to Regulatory requirements (GMC, ERC, WESM, NGCP, DOE)

X

Coordinates with the Shift Supervisor regarding proper scheduling of load and generation of energy on a daily basis.

X

Perform regular evaluation of third party contractor and apply performance improvements if needed

X

DOCUMENTATION

Accomplishes monitoring log sheets recording activities

and abnormalities and other necessary information, including all power plant operating data.

X

Prepares daily highlights report on plant operations for submission to superior.

X

COMMUNICATION

Performs turnover activities at the end of the shift to the incoming BESS Control Engineer, specifically pertinent information on the condition and performance of the BESS, engines and auxiliaries, abnormalities that occurred and special instructions received from superior during the shift.

X

Assists CRE in receiving and transmitting phone calls from and to Central Dispatching Center of customers concerning power plant operating conditions and load

distributions and abnormalities of the grid

X

Others

Performs communication responsibilities as defined in the Emergency Response Plan.

X

Supports and implements any Company-initiated

programs.

X

Coordinates with relevant stakeholders to support vendor operations to deliver their contracted services for the energy storage system and its auxiliary equipment.

X

Prepares frequent analysis reports to continually monitor the to-date usage of the battery energy storage system and progressively improve the predicted performance of

the battery energy storage system.

X

Performs other tasks that may be assigned by superior from time to time.

X

Competencies

(Knowledge-Experience-Capabilities)

Proficiency Level

Novice

Fundamental Awareness

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

Root Cause Analysis

X

Risk Assessment and Control

X

Asset Management System (with Asset Maintenance)

X

Safe Work Systems

X

Plant Maintenance Management

X

SCADA System Operations

X

Ancillary Services (Technical and Commercial)

X

Experience (No. of Years)

Professional: 3-4 years experience in diesel engine-based power generating plant; 1+ years experience in Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Control

Leadership Experience:

Project Experience:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics and Communications Engineering

License Required

Licensed Electrical Engineer or Licensed Electronics and

Communications Engineer

Job Family

Operations and Maintenance

Job Group

Thermal Business Group

Function Name

BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Control Engineer

Mission of Function

The position is responsible for the efficient, reliable and safe operation of the BESS, Ancillary and Auxiliary Equipment in accordance with work instructions.

Contact (internal/external)

Responsibilities (What-How-Why)

Fully

Partially

Supportive

CONTROL ROOM OPERATION

Implements start-up, shutdown and loading of BESS in coordination with the operation of all diesel generating units and auxiliaries according to work instructions and upon instruction of superior.

X

Monitors various BESS operating systems and makes corrective action for any deviation from standard operating limits. Notifies Superior of performed corrective

actions.

X

Isolates the BESS, if needed, for safety and emergency purposes.

X

Performs corrective measures as instructed by the team Leader through remote control facilities or through the Engine Room Operator, Electrical Personnel, or Electrical

Instrument Engineers

X

Executes the proper implementation of PTW in accordance to the Safety policy.

X

POWER SUPPLY MONITORING AND COORDINATION

Liaises with End-users, AP ETS and NGCP on the real time dispatch together with the Control Room Engineer.

X

Ensures plant’s compliance to Regulatory requirements (GMC, ERC, WESM, NGCP, DOE)

X

Coordinates with the Shift Supervisor regarding proper scheduling of load and generation of energy on a daily basis.

X

Perform regular evaluation of third party contractor and apply performance improvements if needed

X

DOCUMENTATION

Accomplishes monitoring log sheets recording activities

and abnormalities and other necessary information, including all power plant operating data.

X

Prepares daily highlights report on plant operations for submission to superior.

X

COMMUNICATION

Performs turnover activities at the end of the shift to the incoming BESS Control Engineer, specifically pertinent information on the condition and performance of the BESS, engines and auxiliaries, abnormalities that occurred and special instructions received from superior during the shift.

X

Assists CRE in receiving and transmitting phone calls from and to Central Dispatching Center of customers concerning power plant operating conditions and load

distributions and abnormalities of the grid

X

Others

Performs communication responsibilities as defined in the Emergency Response Plan.

X

Supports and implements any Company-initiated

programs.

X

Coordinates with relevant stakeholders to support vendor operations to deliver their contracted services for the energy storage system and its auxiliary equipment.

X

Prepares frequent analysis reports to continually monitor the to-date usage of the battery energy storage system and progressively improve the predicted performance of

the battery energy storage system.

X

Performs other tasks that may be assigned by superior from time to time.

X

Competencies

(Knowledge-Experience-Capabilities)

Proficiency Level

Novice

Fundamental Awareness

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

Root Cause Analysis

X

Risk Assessment and Control

X

Asset Management System (with Asset Maintenance)

X

Safe Work Systems

X

Plant Maintenance Management

X

SCADA System Operations

X

Ancillary Services (Technical and Commercial)

X

Experience (No. of Years)

Professional: 3-4 years experience in diesel engine-based power generating plant; 1+ years experience in Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Control

Leadership Experience:

Project Experience:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics and Communications Engineering

License Required

Licensed Electrical Engineer or Licensed Electronics and

Communications Engineer

Internal

Reporting Relationships

External

Control Room Engineer Maintenance Department

Operations Manager

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BESS Vendor

AMP

PD&E Marine

Operations Supervisor

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Supply Chain Management

BESS Control Engineer

ERM

Job Family

Operations and Maintenance

Job Group

Thermal Business Group

Function Name

BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Control Engineer

Mission of Function

The position is responsible for the efficient, reliable and safe operation of the BESS, Ancillary and Auxiliary Equipment in accordance with work instructions.

Contact (internal/external)

Responsibilities (What-How-Why)

Fully

Partially

Supportive

CONTROL ROOM OPERATION

Implements start-up, shutdown and loading of BESS in coordination with the operation of all diesel generating units and auxiliaries according to work instructions and upon instruction of superior.

X

Monitors various BESS operating systems and makes corrective action for any deviation from standard operating limits. Notifies Superior of performed corrective

actions.

X

Isolates the BESS, if needed, for safety and emergency purposes.

X

Performs corrective measures as instructed by the team Leader through remote control facilities or through the Engine Room Operator, Electrical Personnel, or Electrical

Instrument Engineers

X

Executes the proper implementation of PTW in accordance to the Safety policy.

X

POWER SUPPLY MONITORING AND COORDINATION

Liaises with End-users, AP ETS and NGCP on the real time dispatch together with the Control Room Engineer.

X

Ensures plant’s compliance to Regulatory requirements (GMC, ERC, WESM, NGCP, DOE)

X

Coordinates with the Shift Supervisor regarding proper scheduling of load and generation of energy on a daily basis.

X

Perform regular evaluation of third party contractor and apply performance improvements if needed

X

DOCUMENTATION

Accomplishes monitoring log sheets recording activities

and abnormalities and other necessary information, including all power plant operating data.

X

Prepares daily highlights report on plant operations for submission to superior.

X

COMMUNICATION

Performs turnover activities at the end of the shift to the incoming BESS Control Engineer, specifically pertinent information on the condition and performance of the BESS, engines and auxiliaries, abnormalities that occurred and special instructions received from superior during the shift.

X

Assists CRE in receiving and transmitting phone calls from and to Central Dispatching Center of customers concerning power plant operating conditions and load

distributions and abnormalities of the grid

X

Others

Performs communication responsibilities as defined in the Emergency Response Plan.

X

Supports and implements any Company-initiated

programs.

X

Coordinates with relevant stakeholders to support vendor operations to deliver their contracted services for the energy storage system and its auxiliary equipment.

X

Prepares frequent analysis reports to continually monitor the to-date usage of the battery energy storage system and progressively improve the predicted performance of

the battery energy storage system.

X

Performs other tasks that may be assigned by superior from time to time.

X

Competencies

(Knowledge-Experience-Capabilities)

Proficiency Level

Novice

Fundamental Awareness

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

Root Cause Analysis

X

Risk Assessment and Control

X

Asset Management System (with Asset Maintenance)

X

Safe Work Systems

X

Plant Maintenance Management

X

SCADA System Operations

X

Ancillary Services (Technical and Commercial)

X

Experience (No. of Years)

Professional: 3-4 years experience in diesel engine-based power generating plant; 1+ years experience in Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Control

Leadership Experience:

Project Experience:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics and Communications Engineering

License Required

Licensed Electrical Engineer or Licensed Electronics and

Communications Engineer