Control Center Lead

What The Role Is

Clearway Energy Group is looking for a Control Center Lead to join the Real-Time Operations Team in Scottsdale, AZ. Operating out of the Clearway Energy Group RPMC (Reporting and Performance Monitoring Center), the team currently monitors and controls 10 GW of utility-scale renewable energy plants, Wind, Solar, and BESS. The Control Center Lead will support on-shift Operations Specialists in daily operations and activities and will report directly to the Manager, Real-Time Operations. This position requires working 12.5 rotating shifts, including night, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous operations and monitoring of the CEG utility fleet.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide guidance and support to the on-shift Real-Time Operations Specialists in day-to-day job activities and responsibilities

Manage the RCA and continuous improvement process regarding real-time operations issues, mistakes, and common practices

Assist in proactively monitoring real-time activity, performance, and operational status of all wind, solar, and BESS assets

Assist in Real-Time Operations Specialist in understanding and identifying abnormal operations or alarm conditions that arise during the shift and appropriately troubleshoot in a timely fashion

Perform periodic operator log reviews for accuracy and compliance

Perform acceptance testing on RPMC tools or applications used by the on-shift Operations Specialist

Support the commission activities of new projects

Support and assist in the onboarding process, training, and qualification activities of new operations specialists

Implementation of processes and procedures to assure compliance with internal controls and quality controls for customers and field personnel, and distribute the information to the real-time operations specialists.

Support and assist in RFIs, data requests, and other assigned duties

Provide constructive feedback, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Support operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and helping with best practices

What You'll Bring

Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operations

4-year degree or relevant experience may be considered

NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification or able to obtain within 6 months

Able to demonstrate competent technical knowledge of plant and system processes and experience in operating electrical or SCADA systems

Able to interpret NERC, ERCOT, WECC, CAISO, PJM, and SPP regulations and requirements

Available for 24-hour on-call duty to meet obligations to the Operations Team as issues arise

Knowledge of functional system interactions and the ability to pay attention to critical elements in a complex and regulated environment

Ability to make financial decisions based on real-time power plant equipment analysis and contract-related cost weighting, risk versus reward

Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence

Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others

Ability to work in difficult customer situations

Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback and resolve team challenges

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant 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

$113,000 $129,000 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.

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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 reliabilit…