Operations Specialist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Job summary

Clearway Energy is looking for an Operations Specialist I based in Scottsdale, Arizona. This role involves monitoring and managing the operations of power plants under the CEG 6 GW portfolio, ensuring safety and operational integrity.

The successful candidate should have SCADA experience and be ready to work in a high-stress environment on a full-time basis with rotating shifts. Competitive salary range is $64,000 - $88,000 annually, with eligibility for cash bonuses.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in Operations or as a Solar and Wind Field Technician.
• Ability to coordinate activities ensuring safety and quality.
• Competent technical knowledge of plant and system processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time activities of Clearway Energy Utility Operating Assets.
• Manage power plant operations and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Coordinate activities with Field Operations teams and external entities.

Skills

SCADA experience

Renewables technician experience

Electrical experience

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Coordination skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

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. 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.).

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 Group is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. We comply with all equal‑employment laws and provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.