Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
About us
Clearway energy group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energyAlong with our public affiliate clearway energy, inc., we own and operate over 7.5 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the countryAs we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, clearway’s 5 gigawatts of wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of nearly 8.8 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers todayClearway energy group is headquartered in san francisco, ca with offices in carlsbad, ca; scottsdale, az; houston, tx; and princeton, nj.
Summary
The senior manager of scada and controls is responsible for providing plant controller system strategy, project management, and technical expertise for wind and solar generating facilities and substations, including telemetry and control interfaces, data analysis, and troubleshootingThe primary objective is to optimize operations and maintenance processes to improve safety, efficiency, cost containment, and revenue enhancementThe person will be responsible to direct the work and development of their scada and control engineering direct reportsThis position includes up to 25% travel.
Principal responsibilities & key results
Define and carry out the strategy for scada and controls for the clearway fleet including new build, retrofit, and maintenance of existing systemsThis will include substation, wind, solar, and battery scada systems
Manage a group of scada and controls engineers responsible for the commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the scada and control systems of the fleet.
Define and implement a training program for scada and controls engineers
Serve as the subject matter expert for all wind and solar facility scada and cms systems and their data interfaces including osi pi, ems, gms, and third-party systems(osi pi, ems, and gms are supported by it)
Design and implement design and performance standards for the fleet plant controls including in the contracting stageThis includes solar, wind, and battery storage.
Design and write requirements for plant controller upgrades on operating wind, solar, and battery storage systems that meet local compliance requirements and optimize energy capture and site usability
Implement plant controls where applicable and manage third party controls engineers as needed
Troubleshoot, analyze, and upgrade plant controls on operating and sites under commissioning
Manage a configuration database and a management of change program for control software and firmware
Manage a configuration database and a management of change program for relay and protection settings, software, and firmware in partnership with team electrical engineers
Develop and support remote trouble shooting practices and maintenance activities.
Serve as a subject matter expert for oem software revisions and upgradesReview all proposed modifications for impact to the site and interconnected systems (osi pi, pdp, wind turbine control, remote operations desk)Track revisions and upgrades to ensure completion and application across the fleet, where applicable.
Break-fix support (troubleshoot and facilitate with vendors and it infrastructure) including travel to site as needed
Strengthen o&m capability for local troubleshooting and on-site support through training
Research and provide recommendations on technology improvements that are business case positive for the operating fleet
Push lessons learned upstream to construction and development to prevent recurrence of known issues
Develop and drive process improvement in engineering best practices
Support the electrical regulatory and compliance team through controls testing and model verification
Knowledge & skills
Knowledge of network security protocols and cyber security standards
Ability to interpret nerc, ercot, wecc, pjm, and caiso regulations
Ability to demonstrate a technical understanding of solar and wind power plant systems
Strong solar and wind plant controls systems knowledge
Experience with sel rtac / iec 61131 logic engine, or comparable substation control devices
Experience with programming substation relays (ge, sel, etc.) preferred
Experience with software change management best practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of industry trends
Experience with opc, modbus, sel, and dnp3 protocols
Knowledge of it networks and telecommunications infrastructure
Knowledge of electrical generation management and control system
Strong knowledge of electrical substations and relays systems preferred
Demonstrated leadership and management skills
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and control or related field experience requiredHigh school diploma or ged minimally required.
Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 7 years scada/controls systems experience including substation controls
Proven experience leading and managing a team
Network experience with operational generating facilities.
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (h-1b, tn, e-3, etc.).
