Senior IT Systems Specialist

Clearway Energy Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Senior IT Systems Specialist at Clearway Energy Group in Scottsdale, AZ will design, implement, administer and support Operational IT systems, collaborating with stakeholders to improve existing systems and drive continuous improvement. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Power Systems, 3+ years in systems development and power systems software, extensive SCADA/EMS/GMS experience, SDLC proficiency, and strong communication skills.

Hybrid work model with potential annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Power Systems Engineering required.
• 3+ years of systems and applications development, configuration, implementation, and support experience required.
• 3+ years’ experience with an array of software development technologies required.
• 3+ years’ experience with power systems-related applications in power generation or distribution required.
• 3+ years of experience with SCADA/EMS/GMS systems required (example: ABB Ranger/Network Manager, OSI Monarch).
• Must know interfaces, integrations, and process flows.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and experience in adopting and working in multiple project management methodologies.
• Intermediate level skills in implementing, supporting, enhancing, and maintaining complex large-scale production-critical applications in Cloud and data center-hosted environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills with a strong focus on customer interaction, customer service, and presentation.
• A motivated self-starter with the capability to operate on their own with little direction and/or monitoring.
• Capability to help deliver quality business solutions within restricted timelines while appropriately communicating/escalating risks, issues, or constraints as necessary to business and/or IT management.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, business partners, and other departments.
• Ability to effectively prioritize organizational skills to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Ability to read the communication styles of team members, business partners, and contractors from a broad spectrum of disciplines and change the delivery of communication accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of technical solutions for Business Operations.
• Coordinate to identify, prioritize, and manage Operations IT projects and technology tasks.
• Develop procedures, processes, and applications necessary to provide safe and secure operations systems that meet reliability and regulatory standards.
• Proactively recognize and document business process gaps, propose and implement improvements.
• Provide support for System Operators and Generation Dispatch, and Power Marketing personnel.
• Effectively apply appropriate project and development methodology and follow project and development standards.
• Minimize and manage exposure and risk on project and production tasks.
• Maintain appropriate status reports and meeting minutes, and follow up with business partners, vendors, and internal resources.

Skills

SCADA/EMS/GMS systems

Cloud and data center environments

Communication skills

SDLC & project methodologies

Independent work capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Power Systems Engineering

Tools

ABB Ranger/Network Manager

OSI Monarch

Job description

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Manager, Operations IT, the Senior IT Systems Specialist designs, implements, administers, and supports Clearway’s Operational IT systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with business stakeholders to enhance existing systems and contribute to the team and organization’s continuous improvement objectives

This hybrid role will be located in our Scottsdale, AZ office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in the implementation of technical solutions for Business Operations
• Coordinate to identify, prioritize, and manage Operations IT projects and technology tasks
• Develop procedures, processes, and applications necessary to provide safe and secure operations systems that meet reliability and regulatory standards
• Proactively recognize and document business process gaps, propose and implement improvements
• Provide support for System Operators and Generation Dispatch, and Power Marketing personnel
• Effectively apply appropriate project and development methodology and follow project and development standards
• Minimize and manage exposure and risk on project and production tasks
• Maintain appropriate status reports and meeting minutes, and follow up with business partners, vendors, and internal resources.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Power Systems Engineering required
• 3+ years of systems and applications development, configuration, implementation, and support experience required
• 3+ years’ experience with an array of software development technologies required
• 3+ years’ experience with power systems-related applications in power generation or distribution required
• 3+ years of experience with SCADA/EMS/GMS systems required (example: ABB Ranger/Network Manager, OSI Monarch)
• Must know interfaces, integrations, and process flows
• Solid understanding of SDLC and experience in adopting and working in multiple project management methodologies
• Intermediate level skills in implementing, supporting, enhancing, and maintaining complex large-scale production-critical applications in Cloud and data center-hosted environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills with a strong focus on customer interaction, customer service, and presentation
• A motivated self-starter with the capability to operate on their own with little direction and/or monitoring
• Capability to help deliver quality business solutions within restricted timelines while appropriately communicating/escalating risks, issues, or constraints as necessary to business and/or IT management
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, business partners, and other departments
• Ability to effectively prioritize organizational skills to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• Ability to read the communication styles of team members, business partners, and contractors from a broad spectrum of disciplines and change the delivery of communication accordingly.

What Would Be Nice

• Master’s degree preferred

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

#LI-Hybrid

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

$110,000 — $120,000 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 & 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 Together

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 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.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equalemploymentlaws, 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.

Notice to California Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equalemploymentlaws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.

All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.

What We Provide

• 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, & 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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