Director, Renewables Control Center

Job Description

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 to 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 below qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop long-term plan to include staffing plan, technology roadmap, training needs, and process needs
• Develop and oversee 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 to
• Mentor and develop all personnel reporting into 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 experience in Control Center Operations
• Previous Control Center/Dispatch experience preferred
• NERC Certification preferred, required within 12 months of hire if not obtained
• Proficiency of 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.).

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

$180,000 - $225,000 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, 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.