Plant Manager

Clearway Energy; Christoval (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy is hiring a Wind Site Manager to oversee Langford Wind Farm operations, ensuring safe, compliant day-to-day activity, performance monitoring, and budgeting input. The role leads site staff and contractors, liaises with landowners and authorities, and coordinates turbine technicians and SCADA tasks.

A strong background in wind/power operations and NERC standards is required. Candidates with 7+ years in wind or power, and leadership experience, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in the wind or power generation.
• Ability to climb towers up to 300 feet.
• Knowledge of NERC standards and utility regulatory requirements.
• Experience with operations financial management and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Direct safe, compliant day-to-day operation of the wind farm.
• Monitor, upkeep, and reporting of plant performance.
• Develop annual operating plan and input on annual budget.
• Lead site staff and contractors; coordinate with vendors.
• Serve as primary contact for landowners, authorities, and contract concerns.
• Coordinate on-site turbine technician scheduling and SCADA support.
• Respond to plant outages and participate in procurement for parts and services.

Skills

Wind industry experience

Operations management

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Contract management

SCADA operations

Budgeting

High voltage switching

Substation maintenance

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge (NERC)

Education

High School diploma

4-year degree preferred

Tools

SCADA software

HV switching equipment

Job description

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Wind Site Manager for Langford Wind Farm will direct all plant operations for maintenance and repair. Some of the responsibilities will include developing a site operation plan, managing site budget, managing site personnel & contractors, and participation in Clearway fleet-wide initiatives.

If you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

• Accountable for the safe and compliant day-to-day operation of Clearway wind farm
• Responsible for monitoring, upkeep, and reporting of plant performance
• Create an annual operating plan and provide input on an annual budget
• Set direction and measure operational performance of site staff and contractors
• Primary contact for resolution in performance and land utilization matters
• Local point of contact for landowners, local authorities, and state agencies regarding environmental and contractual concerns involving the site
• Participate in contract negotiations with sub-contractors and other vendors for parts and services required for wind power installations for site
• Perform Operation and switching of high voltage equipment using approved switching orders
• Service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation and collection system malfunctions, when needed
• Coordinate efforts and schedule of the on-site turbine technicians
• Assist in SCADA functions such as data editing, report creation, and local SCADA problem resolutions
• Monitor wind conditions, SCADA reports, turbine performance, maintenance schedules, and staff performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Ability to implement and train direct reports on all Clearway programs and procedures
• Responsible to communicate site issues with internal departments (IT, Engineering Human resources, etc..) provide follow up as needed
• Be able to respond to plant outages on a 24/7 schedule.

What You'll Bring

• Possess the necessary skills to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation and collection system malfunctions
• Ability to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job and able to stand outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine
• In depth knowledge of NERC standards and other utility regulatory requirements, power purchase contracts, operations management, financial reporting.
• Ability to safely handle and work with objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• High School diploma is required
• Minimum of 7 years in the wind or power generation
• Minimum of 3 years managing employees, contractors, and projects
• Possess and valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience with operations financial management, forecasting and controls.

What Would Be Nice

• A 4-year degree in business, engineering, or related field is preferred
• Technical training in wind plant operations is preferred
• OSHA training is preferred

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

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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

$120,000 - $145,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
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Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.
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