Operations Specialist I Jobs

Clearway Energy

Location:
United States, Scottsdale

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

64000.00 - 88000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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
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

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

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
annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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