Operations Control Center Shift Supervisor

What The Role Is

Clearway Energy Group is looking for an Operations Control Center Shift Supervisor 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 Operations Control Center Shift Supervisor will provide direct oversight and supervision to the on-shift Operations Specialist in daily operations and activities, holding positional authority. The Operations Control Center Shift Supervisor will report directly to the Manager, Real-Time Operations. This position requires working 12.5 hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous operations and monitoring of the CEG utility fleet. 

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide direction and supervision to the on-shift Real-Time Operations Specialist 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 understanding and identification of abnormal operations or alarm conditions that arise during 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 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.
• Act as a liaison between front-line employees and management, ensuring clear communication and alignment with company goals and initiatives
• Support operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and help best practices

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years experience in power plant operations
• 4-year degree, or relevant experience may be considered
• 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 must be able to pay attention to critical elements in a complex and regulated environment
• Ability to make financial decisions based off 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 with direct reports
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback and resolve team challenges

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

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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, 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 Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing 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.

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 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.

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 recruiting@clearwayenergy.com 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.