What The Role Is
This position reports to the VP, Operations, and will be located in our Scottsdale, AZ office. The Director, Real-Time Operations, oversees the remote control and monitoring of power generation assets across the operating fleet. This position has oversight and supervision of the Operations Specialists and Operations Leads. Operating out of the Clearway Renewable Performance Monitoring Center, the Remote Operations team monitors and controls ~10 GW of utility-scale renewable energy and BESS facilities.
If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications below but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop a long-term plan to include a staffing plan, a technology roadmap, training needs, and process needs.
- Develop and oversee the Control Center Training Program.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the Operations Specialist progression plan.
- Develop, update, and maintain processes and procedures for the RPMC and fleet.
- Determine technology needs to drive efficiency and quality within the operations specialist’s tasks.
- Develop measurable goals by position for the team to drive performance.
- Mentor and develop all personnel reporting to the RPMC.
- Manage a culture of openness, transparency, and accountability through leading by example.
- Ensure compliant operations to environmental, operational, and cyber compliance requirements.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline. Relevant experience in electrical & power generation would be considered in lieu of education.
- 8+ years of experience in Control Center Operations.
- Previous Control Center/Dispatch experience preferred.
- NERC Certification preferred, required within 12 months of hire if not obtained.
- Proficiency in plant and electrical system designs, relevant software systems (generation mgt. systems, SCADA, etc.).
- Knowledge in NERC, ERCOT, WECC, CAISO, PJM, and SPP regulations and requirements.
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, compliance, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Ability to take direction, identify problems, analyze root cause, and develop solutions in collaboration with others.
- Ability to work well with others during stressful situations.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working together to achieve company-wide goals.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $180,000 — $225,000 USD
Benefits
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, 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.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, 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 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 equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
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