Operations Specialist I

Clearway Energy Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking an Operations Specialist I to support all real-time reporting and monitoring activities for its utility fleet. The role demands SCADA experience and requires working rotating shifts to ensure continuous operations.

The ideal candidate should possess operational experience in a renewable energy setting, strong problem-solving abilities, and skills for effective communication under pressure. The compensation offers a range of $64,000 to $88,000, with additional cash bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in Operations or a Solar and Wind Field Technician role is preferred.
• Ability to take direction and develop solutions independently.
• Ability to work rotating shifts of 12.5 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real‑time activities of operating assets.
• Manage power plant operations in time‑sensitive environments.
• Coordinate with external entities for performance notifications.

Skills

SCADA experience

Renewables technician experience

Electrical experience

Ability to coordinate multiple activities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

What The Role Is

The Operations Specialist I will play a key role in assisting the Operations Manager and Operations Engineer by ensuring 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. 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 is preferred.
• 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.
• GED or High School Diploma.
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

• Bachelor’s degree or formal operations apprenticeship training or equivalent preferred.
• Control room experience preferred.
• Possess knowledge of functional systems interactions.
• Attention to detailed, critical elements in a complex and regulated environment.

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

Compensation

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: $64,000 — $88,000 USD.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and 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.

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