Operations and technicians

Generation Control Center Operator

Imagine a future where you lead the fight against climate change while providing the electricity that is an essential part of modern life

Join us in this role where you’ll you will monitor and control offshore wind and renewable generation projects in the US from a state-of-the-art Control Center located in Port Jefferson, NY.

 

Welcome to Ørsted North America Operations
You’ll be part of a Generation Control Center where you, together with your colleagues, will ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of various renewable generating facilities to facilitate regulatory compliance while maximizing yield by monitoring and controlling assets under normal and emergency conditions. 

 

You’ll play an important role in:

  • monitoring and controlling renewable generation
  • operating Information and Operational Technology Systems
  • regulating ancillary services
  • generating facility alarm management and reporting
  • communicating with regional Independent System Operators (ISOs), NERC functional entities (RC/BA/TOP/TO), trading services and partners, and product vendors.

 

To succeed in the role, you:

  • have at least three years of control center operations and/or renewable generation operations experience 
  • have demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to train and develop others
  • have a thorough understanding of electrical theory and the purpose and applications of high/low voltage elements and associated protection systems
  • hold, or can obtain with company support, NERC System Operator certification (preferably RC)
  • are able to obtain, with company support, Ørsted Electrical Safety Rules authorization.

 

Join a global leader in renewable energy
Ørsted is a growing, green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you’ll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You’ll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.

 

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us no later Monday, August 18, 2025. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.

 

If you need to request any adjustments to working practices, working patterns, or the assessment or interview process, we're happy to discuss alternative arrangements.

 

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country.