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Dispatch & Remote Operations Specialist

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A. · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Ensuring the efficient supervision, monitoring and remote operation of renewable energy assets across different countries.

Monitor and remotely operate renewable power plants in real time (24/7), analysing performance and ensuring the availability and efficiency of the assets.
Perform troubleshooting in the event of operational stoppages, executing remote resets when appropriate or coordinating with O&M teams for on-site interventions.
Assess the need to activate on-call services outside regular working hours, including weekends and holidays, balancing operational requirements and costs.
Coordinate electrical works and outages with relevant stakeholders, in accordance with the applicable grid codes, including the definition, validation and execution of electrical manoeuvres.
Receive and implement active and reactive power regulation instructions from Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Distribution System Operators (DSOs).

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electrotechnical Engineering
Nice to have: Operating control systems and high-voltage (HV) equipment in renewable power plant substations
Nice to have: Knowledge of wind turbines
Nice to have: Knowledge of solar power plants
Nice to have: Knowledge of energy storage technologies