Control Center Lead

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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; No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future

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; 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