Operations Specialist I at Clearway Energy

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Renewable Energy, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

SCADA experience, renewables technician experience, or other electrical experience
Resilient mindset that remains calm under pressure
Ability to work 12.5-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Available for 24-hour on-call duty
Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence
Two years’ experience in Operations or a Solar and Wind Field Technician Role (preferred)
Competent technical knowledge of plant and system processes and experience in operating electrical and SCADA systems
Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to work in difficult customer situations
Ability to work in a high-stress environment where decisions directly impact personnel safety and equipment reliability
Bachelor's degree or formal operations apprenticeship training or equivalent (preferred)
Knowledge of functional systems interactions (nice to have)
Attention to detailed, critical elements (nice to have)

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor and analyze real-time activities, performance, and operational status of Clearway Energy Utility Operating Assets to determine root cause and maintain data integrity for operational events
Identify abnormal operating and alarm conditions during the shift and react accordingly
Manage power plant operations, considering location, generation type, interconnect requirements, regional regulations, and customer contractual requirements in a high-stress, time-sensitive environment
Answer phones and emails during the shift
Coordinate, document, and implement remedial actions to maximize equipment availability and production/revenue according to pricing, resources, forecasts, and maintenance procedures
Interpret and execute activities associated with asset contracts (PPAs, LGIA’s, O&M agreements), including capacity scheduling/reporting, telemetry issues, or remote-control capability impacts
Operate multiple power plants in accordance with regulatory operating requirements (e.g., CPUC/WECC/Prudent Utility Practices)
Coordinate with Field Operations teams (Site Managers, Supervisors, technicians) for plant status verifications, downtime reporting, and safe remote equipment actions
Coordinate with external entities (Scheduling Coordinators, Transmission Operators, Reliability Entities) for status notifications or Operating Instructions
Support project commissioning by coordinating test energy scheduling and power plant operations activities, ensuring safety, regulatory, environmental, and operating compliance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SCADAReal-time MonitoringPerformance AnalysisAlarm ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisWind EnergySolar EnergyBattery StoragePower Plant OperationsData Integrity

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is a full-time, on-site position in the operations center based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

What are the shift requirements for this role?

The role requires working 12.5-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous operations and monitoring.

What experience is required for the Operations Specialist I role?

Success relies on SCADA experience, renewables technician experience, or other electrical experience, plus two years’ experience in Operations or a Solar and Wind background.

What key skills are needed to succeed in this position?

Candidates need a resilient mindset that remains calm under pressure, ability to coordinate multiple activities ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and skills to manage power plant operations in high-stress environments.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Clearway Energy

Develops and operates renewable energy projects

About Clearway Energy

Clearway Energy Group focuses on developing and operating renewable energy projects, primarily in the United States. The company has a diverse portfolio of over 350 projects, which includes large-scale solar and wind farms, as well as community solar initiatives. Their products work by generating electricity from renewable sources, which is then sold to utilities and large energy consumers through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). This model provides a steady revenue stream while promoting the use of clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. Clearway Energy Group differentiates itself from competitors by its extensive experience in the renewable energy sector and its commitment to high safety and performance standards in project execution. The company's goal is to facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy future by providing reliable and competitive clean energy solutions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,600MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

501-1,000Employees