Clearway Energy Group · 3 months ago
Operations Specialist I
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expClearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. The Operations Specialist I will assist the Operations Manager and Operations Engineer by ensuring safety and reliability while optimizing asset production and profitability across various renewable energy assets.
ConstructionEnergyRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Proactively monitor and analyze real-time activities, performance, and operational status of Clearway Energy Utility Operating Assets to determine root cause and maintain utmost data integrity for operational events
The operator will also be expected to understand and proactively identify abnormal operating and alarm conditions that arise during the shift and react accordingly
Ability to manage power plant operations, considering different requirements for each plant based on location, generation type, interconnect requirements, regional regulations, and customer contractual requirements in a high-stress and time-sensitive environment
Answer phones and emails during the shift
Coordinate, document, and implement all necessary remedial actions to maximize the availability of the equipment 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 IAW regulatory operating requirements (i.e., CPUC/WECC/Prudent Utility Practices)
Coordinate with the Field Operations teams, including Site Managers, Supervisors, and technicians, in daily activities for plant status verifications, downtime reporting, and safe actions of remote equipment
Coordinate with external entities such as Scheduling Coordinators, Transmission Operators, and Reliability Entities for the performance of status notifications or Operating Instructions
Support the commissioning of projects by coordinating test energy scheduling and power plant operations activities, ensuring safety, regulatory, environmental, and operating compliance
Qualification
Required
Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence
Able to demonstrate 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
Ability to work in difficult customer situations and show strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a high-stress environment where decisions directly impact personnel safety and equipment reliability
Ability to work rotating shifts of 12.5 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Available for 24-hour on-call duty to meet customer requirements
Two years' experience in Operations or a Solar and Wind Field Technician Role is preferred
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or formal operations apprenticeship training or equivalent preferred
Possess knowledge of functional systems interactions
Attention to detailed, critical elements in a complex and regulated environment
Benefits
Generous PTO
Medical, dental & vision care
HSAs with company contributions
Health FSAs
Dependent daycare FSAs
Commuter benefits
Relocation
A 401(k) plan with employer match
A variety of life & accident insurances
Fertility programs
Adoption assistance
Generous parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships
Company
Clearway Energy Group
Clearway Energy Group delivers renewable power solutions through engineering, procurement, and construction management.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.59BKey Investors
TotalEnergies
2025-06-25Debt Financing· $1.02B
2024-08-26Debt Financing· $550M
2023-07-26Debt Financing· $421M
Leadership Team
Craig Cornelius
Chief Executive Officer
Alexandra Farias, SHRM
Human Resources Business Partner
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