Control Center Lead

Clearway Energy; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision care

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is looking for a Control Center Lead in Scottsdale, AZ to support the Real-Time Operations Team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of power plant operations experience and a 4-year degree. This role requires ongoing operational support and involves managing on-shift operations specialists.

Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including performance bonuses and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operations.
• Able to demonstrate competent technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of NERC, ERCOT, WECC, CAISO, PJM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to on-shift Operations Specialists.
• Manage continuous improvement processes.
• Assist in monitoring real-time activity and performance.

Skills

Technical knowledge of plant/system processes

Interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze real-time power plant equipment

Leadership experience

Education

4-year degree or relevant experience

NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification

Job description

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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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.).

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.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$98,000—$116,000 USD

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 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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California 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.