Operations Specialist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision care

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clearwayjobs is seeking an Operations Specialist I in Scottsdale, Arizona, responsible for supporting real-time operations and monitoring of utility assets. This full-time, on-site role involves proactive monitoring and technical reporting while ensuring safety and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have SCADA experience, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be capable of managing high-stress situations. A GED or High School Diploma is required, with further qualifications preferred, such as control room experience.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in Operations or a Solar and Wind Field Technician Role preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple activities while ensuring safety and quality.
• Able to demonstrate technical knowledge of plant and system processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time activities and maintain data integrity for operational events.
• Identify abnormal alarm conditions and respond accordingly.
• Coordinate with Field Operations teams for plant status verifications.

Skills

SCADA experience

Renewables technician experience

Electrical experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

What The Role Is

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.

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.

Visa Sponsorship

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.

$64,000 – $88,000 USD

Benefits

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, and a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, 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.