<h2><span style="color:rgb(0, 32, 96);">What The Role Is</span></h2><p>The Operations Specialist I will play a key role in assisting the Operations Manager and Operations Engineer by assuring the highest level of safety, reliability, and environmental standards while optimizing asset production and profitability. The Operations Specialist I will be responsible for supporting all day-to-day real-time Reporting, Performance, and Monitoring Center (RPMC) activities, acting as the on-shift Operations Specialist for all assets under the CEG 6 GW portfolio, including Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage. This position requires working 12.5-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous operations and monitoring of the Clearway utility fleet. <br><br>Success in this role relies primarily on SCADA experience, renewables technician experience, or other electrical experience, and a resilient mindset that remains calm under pressure.  This position is a full-time, on-site position in our operations center based in Scottsdale, Arizona.</p><h2><span style="color:rgb(0, 32, 96);">What You'll Be Doing</span></h2><ul><li>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.</li><li>The operator will also be expected to understand and proactively identify abnormal operating and alarm conditions that arise during the shift and react accordingly.</li><li>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.</li><li>Answer phones and emails during the shift.</li><li>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..</li><li>Interpret and execute activities associated with asset contracts (PPAs, LGIA’s, O&amp;M agreements), including capacity scheduling/reporting, telemetry issues, or remote-control capability impacts.</li><li>Operate multiple power plants IAW regulatory operating requirements (i.e., CPUC/WECC/Prudent Utility Practices).</li><li>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</li><li>Coordinate with external entities such as Scheduling Coordinators, Transmission Operators, and Reliability Entities for the performance of status notifications or Operating Instructions.</li><li>Support the commissioning of projects by coordinating test energy scheduling and power plant operations activities, ensuring safety, regulatory, environmental, and operating compliance.</li></ul><h2><span style="color:rgb(0, 32, 96);">What You'll Bring</span></h2><ul><li>Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.</li><li>Two years’ experience in Operations or a Solar and Wind Field Technician Role is preferred.</li><li>Able to demonstrate competent technical knowledge of plant and system processes and experience in operating electrical and SCADA systems.</li><li>Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others</li><li>Ability to work in difficult customer situations and show strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a high-stress environment where decisions directly impact personnel safety and equipment reliability</li><li>Ability to work rotating shifts of 12.5 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays</li><li>Available for 24-hour on-call duty to meet customer requirements</li><li>GED or High School Diploma</li><li>If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.</li></ul><h2><span style="color:rgb(0, 32, 96);">What Would Be Nice</span></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or formal operations apprenticeship training or equivalent preferred.</li><li>Control room experience preferred</li><li>Possess knowledge of functional systems interactions</li><li>Attention to detailed, critical elements in a complex and regulated environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).</strong></p><h2> </h2><div><div><div><p>The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.</p></div><div>Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations</div><div><span>$64,000</span><span>—</span><span>$88,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Clearway Energy Group</strong> 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, Clearway’s 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 clearwayenergygroup.com.</p><p><strong>Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion<br></strong>Clearway Energy Group’s 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, Clearway’s 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 clearwayenergygroup.com.<br><br><strong>Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together<br></strong>Here at Clearway, we’re 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, &amp; Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays to collaborate &amp; learn, build community, get to know one another, &amp; enjoy company-provided meals &amp; 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. <br><br>Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience &amp; 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 &amp; protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military &amp; Veterans.<br><br><span><strong>What We Provide<br></strong></span>Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental &amp; vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, &amp; a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life &amp; accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, &amp; benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions &amp; domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our <a href="https://benefitsatclearway.com/">Benefits Website</a>.</p><p><strong>Notice to Applicants</strong><br>Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">equal employment laws</a>, 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 <a href="mailto:recruiting@clearwayenergy.com">recruiting@clearwayenergy.com</a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</p><p>All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.</p><p><a href="https://www.clearwayenergygroup.com/california-consumer-protection-act-applicant-notice/">Notice to California Applicants</a><br>Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">equal employment laws</a>, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.</p></div>

<p>About Clearway Energy Group&nbsp;<br />Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway&rsquo;s 7 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Houston; and Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com</p>

Operations Specialist I

<h2><span>What The Role Is</span></h2><p>The Operations Specialist I will play a key role in assisting the Operations Manager and Operations Engineer by assuring the highest level of safety, reliability, and environmental standards while optimizing asset production and profitability. The Operations Specialist I will be responsible for supporting all day-to-day real-time Reporting, Performance, and Monitoring Center (RPMC) activities, acting as the on-shift Operations Specialist for all assets under the CEG 6 GW portfolio, including Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage. This position requires working 12.5-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous operations and monitoring of the Clearway utility fleet. <br /><br />Success in this role relies primarily on SCADA experience, renewables technician experience, or other electrical experience, and a resilient mindset that remains calm under pressure.  This position is a full-time, on-site position in our operations center based in Scottsdale, Arizona.</p><h2><span>What You'll Be Doing</span></h2><ul><li>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.</li><li>The operator will also be expected to understand and proactively identify abnormal operating and alarm conditions that arise during the shift and react accordingly.</li><li>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.</li><li>Answer phones and emails during the shift.</li><li>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..</li><li>Interpret and execute activities associated with asset contracts (PPAs, LGIA’s, O&amp;M agreements), including capacity scheduling/reporting, telemetry issues, or remote-control capability impacts.</li><li>Operate multiple power plants IAW regulatory operating requirements (i.e., CPUC/WECC/Prudent Utility Practices).</li><li>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</li><li>Coordinate with external entities such as Scheduling Coordinators, Transmission Operators, and Reliability Entities for the performance of status notifications or Operating Instructions.</li><li>Support the commissioning of projects by coordinating test energy scheduling and power plant operations activities, ensuring safety, regulatory, environmental, and operating compliance.</li></ul><h2><span>What You'll Bring</span></h2><ul><li>Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.</li><li>Two years’ experience in Operations or a Solar and Wind Field Technician Role is preferred.</li><li>Able to demonstrate competent technical knowledge of plant and system processes and experience in operating electrical and SCADA systems.</li><li>Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others</li><li>Ability to work in difficult customer situations and show strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a high-stress environment where decisions directly impact personnel safety and equipment reliability</li><li>Ability to work rotating shifts of 12.5 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays</li><li>Available for 24-hour on-call duty to meet customer requirements</li><li>GED or High School Diploma</li><li>If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.</li></ul><h2><span>What Would Be Nice</span></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or formal operations apprenticeship training or equivalent preferred.</li><li>Control room experience preferred</li><li>Possess knowledge of functional systems interactions</li><li>Attention to detailed, critical elements in a complex and regulated environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).</strong></p><h2> </h2><div><div><div><p>The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.</p></div><div>Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations</div><div><span>$64,000</span><span>—</span><span>$88,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Clearway Energy Group</strong> 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, Clearway’s 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 clearwayenergygroup.com.</p><p><strong>Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion<br /></strong>Clearway Energy Group’s 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, Clearway’s 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 clearwayenergygroup.com.<br /><br /><strong>Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together<br /></strong>Here at Clearway, we’re 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, &amp; Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays to collaborate &amp; learn, build community, get to know one another, &amp; enjoy company-provided meals &amp; 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. <br /><br />Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience &amp; 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 &amp; protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military &amp; Veterans.<br /><br /><span><strong>What We Provide<br /></strong></span>Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental &amp; vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, &amp; a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life &amp; accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, &amp; benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions &amp; domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our <a href="https://benefitsatclearway.com/">Benefits Website</a>.</p><p><strong>Notice to Applicants</strong><br />Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">equal employment laws</a>, 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 <a href="mailto:recruiting@clearwayenergy.com">recruiting@clearwayenergy.com</a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</p><p>All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.</p><p><a href="https://www.clearwayenergygroup.com/california-consumer-protection-act-applicant-notice/">Notice to California Applicants</a><br />Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with <a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">equal employment laws</a>, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.</p></div>

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