Operations Associate

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dispatch Operations Manager to oversee operational activities associated with emergencies and other real time grid conditions. The role will be responsible for hiring and training staff to create a reliable and accurate operational center controlling notifications and resources for millions of customers.
Help us reduce the impact of climate change by reducing GHG emissions, reducing the use of fossil fuel plants and avoiding rolling blackouts to make a safer and healthier planet for everyone.
You are detail oriented and have previously demonstrated applicable experience preferably with an understanding of the energy industry. Must be able to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
What You Will Do
● Be responsible for ensuring Olivine meets all of its responsibilities to ensure success of
the programs we implement and administer.
● Act as primary point of contact for all dispatch operational activities including reporting.
● Oversee the operations of the programs working with appropriate program and
department managers.
● Provide guidance and support to team members to transfer knowledge, develop
expertise and to ensure operational excellence is achieved.
● Initial operations require coverage 7 days per week until at least 10 p.m. PT from May –
October.
● Position will require some travel to Olivine offices in California. Train the trainer model
to be employed.
● Ensure management, team members and partners are kept up to date on status’,
capture escalations and resolve issues.
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What You Bring
● Bachelors degree in a quantitative field such as math, statistics, engineering,
quantitative finance, or business
● 5+ years of experience in the energy industry preferred
● Previous demonstrated operational and workflow management experience.
● Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
● High level of proficiency in Excel.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain
strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
● Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
● Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment balancing multiple
priorities simultaneously
● Knowledge of demand response and energy wholesale markets is a plus.
Candidates must be motivated and eager to work in a small and growing company. We are a
dynamic group of people looking for individuals who can add leverage on day one. If you want
to make a real impact helping people fight climate change this is a great opportunity for you!
Salary Range: $85,000 - $150,000 depending upon location and experience
About Olivine, Inc.
Olivine is a small and growing company, leading the way to provide low-cost grid and market-
integrated distributed energy resources of all types for a sustainable clean energy economy. If
you are mission-driven, hard-working and looking for a flexible environment to grow your energy
expertise and contribute to carbon-free communities, Olivine may be the place for you.
Olivine’s Values: We create true partnerships. We make a positive difference. We create an
inclusive and respectful environment. We are ethical, honest, fair, and always try to do the right
thing.
Authorization to work in the United States is a pre-condition.
Olivine, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party
recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit
unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers.
No relocation or work visa sponsorship provided.
Olivine, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer