Plant Manager

Clearway Energy; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Wind Site Manager to oversee operations at a wind farm, ensure safe and compliant performance, monitor plant output, and coordinate with staff and contractors to meet objectives.

The role requires 7 years in wind, a 4‑year degree preferred, NERC knowledge, SCADA familiarity, budgeting and reporting, plus the ability to climb towers and respond to outages 24/7 in Washington.

Qualifications

• Wind industry experience and leadership roles.
• Knowledge of NERC standards and utility regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to supervise wind installations and manage budgets.
• Experience with SCADA data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and compliant operation of wind farm installations.
• Monitor, 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 staff and site contractors.
• Coordinate on-site turbine technicians and subcontractors.
• Assist in SCADA data editing and reporting.

Skills

Wind farm operations

SCADA familiarity

Electrical safety

Team supervision

Contract negotiations

Budget planning

Environmental compliance

Education

High School diploma

4-year degree preferred (engineering/business)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Reporting to the Region Manager, the Wind Site Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations at the Tuolumne Wind Farm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Accountable for the safe and compliant operation of an CEG wind farm installation.
• 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 staff and site contractors.
• Primary contact for issue resolution in performance and land utilization issues.
• Local point of contact for land owners, local authorities and state agencies regarding environmental and contractual issues involving wind farm installations.
• Participate in contract negotiations with sub contractors and other vendors for parts and services required for wind power installations for site.
• Possess the ability to climb and necessary skills to troubleshoot wind turbines at a high level.
• Perform Operation and switching of high voltage equipment using approved switching orders.
• Possess the necessary skills to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation and collection system malfunctions.
• Coordinate efforts 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 write, implement and train direct reports on all CEG programs and procedures.
• Responsible to communicate site issues with all support staff (IT, Engineering Human resources, etc..) provide follow up as needed
• Be able to respond to plant outages on a 24/7 schedule.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by Senior Management

What You’ll Bring

• Able to safely handle and work with objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Able to report to the work site without transportation assistance.
• Ability to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job will require standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine.
• Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
• Able to travel as required.
• Able to work safely in a confined space.
• Able to meet requirements of CEG’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.
• In depth knowledge of NERC standards and other utility regulatory requirements, power purchase contracts, operations management, financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and maintain high value wind installations at or above projected performance levels and within budget.
• Proficiency with operations financial management, forecasting and controls.
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical and business facets of a wind installation.
• High School diploma is required.
• A 4-year degree in business, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• 7 years in the wind industry.
• Possess and valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

• Technical training in wind plant operations is preferred.
• OSHA training is preferred.
• Proficiency in using project management software, MS Project preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant 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

$120,000 - $144,000 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, & InclusionClearway 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. Working at Clearway, Hybrid TogetherHere 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 typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays 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. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & 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. What We ProvideClearway 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, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website .

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