Operations Specialist II

Clearway Energy Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is looking for an Operations Specialist II to monitor and optimize asset production in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role entails real-time operational oversight, managing communications with various teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards. Candidates should possess a GED or high school diploma, with at least two years of operational experience and the ability to work in high-stress conditions. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $82,000 to $95,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in operations required, three to four preferred.
• Current NERC Reliability Coordinator certification needed, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Must be available for 24-hour on-call duty.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and evaluate real-time activities of utility assets.
• Manage power plant operations in high-stress environments.
• Coordinate with various external and internal teams for plant status verification.

Skills

Coordination of multiple activities

Technical knowledge of plant and system processes

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in high-stress environments

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

The Operations Specialist II 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 II 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 12 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 CEG utility fleet.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position in our operations center based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Proactively monitor and evaluate 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
• Understand and proactively identify abnormal operating and alarm conditions that arise during the shift and react accordingly
• 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 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 (PPA’s, 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; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with respect to all functions of DEI

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in operations is required; three to four (3–4) years preferred. Experience in a Solar, Wind, or BESS Field Technician role may be considered toward this requirement
• 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 demonstrate 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
• Must possess a current NERC Reliability Coordinator (RC) certification, or have the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of start date

What Would Be Nice

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

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

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$82,000 - $95,000 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 employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve, and we encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for military and veterans. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified.