Control Center Lead

What The Role Is

Clearway Energy Group is looking for a Control Center Lead to join the Real-Time Operations Team in Scottsdale AZ. Operating out of the Clearway Energy Group RPMC (Reporting and Performance Monitoring Center) the team currently monitors and controls 10 GW of utility-scale renewable energy plants Wind Solar and BESS. The Control Center Lead will support on-shift Operations Specialists in daily operations and activities and will report directly to the Manager Real-Time Operations. This position requires working 12.5 rotating shifts including night weekends and holidays to ensure continuous operations and monitoring of the CEG utility fleet.

What Youll Be Doing

• Provide guidance and support to the on-shift Real-Time Operations Specialists in day-to-day job activities and responsibilities
• Manage the RCA and continuous improvement process regarding real-time operations issues mistakes and common practices
• Assist in proactively monitoring real-time activity performance and operational status of all wind solar and BESS assets
• Assist in Real-Time Operations Specialist in understanding and identifying abnormal operations or alarm conditions that arise during the shift and appropriately troubleshoot in a timely fashion
• Perform periodic operator log reviews for accuracy and compliance
• Perform acceptance testing on RPMC tools or applications used by the on-shift Operations Specialist
• Support the commission activities of new projects
• Support and assist in the onboarding process training and qualification activities of new operations specialists
• Implementation of processes and procedures to assure compliance with internal controls and quality controls for customers and field personnel and distribute the information to the real-time operations specialists.
• Support and assist in RFIs data requests and other assigned duties
• Provide constructive feedback mentoring and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and helping with best practices

What Youll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operations
• 4-year degree or relevant experience may be considered
• NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification or able to obtain within 6 months
• Able to demonstrate competent technical knowledge of plant and system processes and experience in operating electrical or SCADA systems
• Able to interpret NERC ERCOT WECC CAISO PJM and SPP regulations and requirements
• Available for 24-hour on-call duty to meet obligations to the Operations Team as issues arise
• Knowledge of functional system interactions and the ability to pay attention to critical elements in a complex and regulated environment
• Ability to make financial decisions based on real-time power plant equipment analysis and contract-related cost weighting risk versus reward
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety quality and schedule adherence
• Ability to take direction identify problems develop solutions conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others
• Ability to work in difficult customer situations
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback and resolve team challenges

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B TN E-3 etc.).

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit .

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Groups vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit .

Working at Clearway Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway were committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco San Diego Scottsdale Houston Denver & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn build community get to know one another & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent knowledge experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities women individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20 hours per week a comprehensive menu of 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. For more on Clearway benefits visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equalemploymentlaws ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Notice to California Applicants
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