Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, Remote Operations Center

at Clearway Energy Group

🏢 About Clearway Energy Group

Clearway Energy Group is a leading renewable energy company that has offset 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions through its wind and solar projects. What makes them unique is their tangible environmental impact and their operation of a diverse renewable portfolio across multiple U.S. markets. Someone might want to work there to contribute directly to the clean energy transition while gaining experience in a multi-technology, multi-market operations environment.

About This Role

As Manager of the Remote Operations Center, you'll lead the on-shift team monitoring real-time performance of wind and solar assets across Clearway's portfolio while ensuring compliance with transmission directives and regulatory requirements. This role is impactful because you'll directly drive operational improvements that maximize renewable energy generation and revenue while maintaining grid reliability. You'll be at the nerve center of Clearway's renewable operations, balancing immediate dispatch decisions with long-term process improvements.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day starts with reviewing overnight operations and shift handover, then monitoring real-time performance of wind and solar assets across multiple markets while responding to transmission operator directives. You'll supervise the on-shift team through daily activities, troubleshoot operational issues as they arise, and work on developing or refining compliance procedures to meet NERC and RTO requirements. The role balances immediate operational decisions with ongoing process improvement initiatives.

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🎯 Who Clearway Energy Group Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of hands-on experience in a renewable energy control center environment, not just general power operations
  • Already possesses or can quickly obtain PJM GO Certification (within 6 months) and NERC Certification (within 12 months)
  • Has technical knowledge of SCADA systems and experience interpreting multiple regional transmission organization requirements (PJM, ERCOT, WECC, CAISO, SPP)
  • Demonstrates experience developing compliance processes and procedures for renewable energy assets

📝 Tips for Applying to Clearway Energy Group

1

Quantify your renewable energy control center experience - specify the MW capacity you've managed, types of assets (wind vs. solar), and markets you've operated in

2

Explicitly mention your timeline for obtaining PJM GO and NERC certifications if you don't have them yet, showing you understand the urgency

3

Highlight specific experience with multiple RTOs/ISOs - don't just say 'regulatory compliance' but name which ones you've worked with

4

Include examples of process improvements you've implemented in control center operations, with measurable results

5

Reference Clearway's specific environmental impact (10.5M metric tons) to show you've researched their mission

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience managing renewable energy assets in real-time operations, specifying technologies and markets', "How you've developed or improved compliance processes for NERC and RTO requirements in previous roles", 'Examples of leading teams through shift operations and incident response in a control center environment', 'Your approach to balancing immediate operational decisions with long-term process improvements']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Clearway's specific renewable portfolio mix and geographic footprint across different RTO regions
  • → Recent NERC compliance enforcement actions in the renewable energy sector
  • → PJM's specific requirements for generator operators and recent market rule changes
  • → Clearway's public sustainability reports and specific carbon reduction achievements

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience responding to transmission operator directives during grid emergencies
2 How would you prioritize competing demands between maximizing generation and maintaining compliance?
3 Walk us through how you've implemented a process improvement in a control center setting
4 What's your approach to training and developing shift operators on new procedures?
5 How do you stay current with evolving NERC standards and multiple RTO requirements?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only fossil fuel or conventional power plant experience without connecting it to renewable energy operations
  • Being vague about regulatory experience - saying 'I know NERC' without specifics about standards you've worked with
  • Focusing only on technical SCADA skills without demonstrating leadership or process improvement experience

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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