Lead Operator

Your Job
We are seeking a Lead Operator with BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) knowledge to join our team. This role is essential to the operation and maintenance of our energy storage facilities. The ideal candidate will have specific BESS knowledge and experience, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of renewable energy infrastructure while working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

The schedule can be structured as 4 shifts of 10 hours or 5 shifts of 8 hours, depending on operational needs and employee preferences.
Our Team
The DEPCOM Power Operations & Maintenance (O&M) group is a highly skilled and collaborative team dedicated to ensuring the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy project sites. The team operates with a safety-first mindset and excels in troubleshooting complex challenges at solar and energy storage facilities. Their work directly contributes to DEPCOM Power's mission of advancing renewable energy solutions and maintaining operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Monitor operations for 50+ solar sites (including a growing number of BESS-related facilities).
• Operate equipment remotely to maintain safety and efficiency of on-site operations (e.g., opening breakers, moving trackers).
• Respond proactively to alerts, ensuring proper communication across internal teams (e.g., maintenance, warranty, utility operators).
• Follow operating instructions from utilities, including adjusting plant voltage levels and reactive power outputs.
• Provide technical insights and train fellow operators, sharing specialized BESS knowledge.
• Support warranty teams by identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for claim submissions.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Working knowledge of BESS at a utility scale
• Experience operating electrical power plants

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience analyzing complex data and operate advanced energy systems
• Skilled in identifying system performance anomalies from monitoring dashboards.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).