[Hiring] Solar Regional Manager @Clearway Energy

Role Description

Reporting to the General Manager, the Regional Manager is responsible for leading the operational performance, safety, and reliability of assigned wind generation assets. This role provides strategic and day-to-day leadership across operations, ensuring assets are optimized for performance, profitability, and compliance.

This position will be located in your home office pursuant to Clearway’s Remote Work Policy Agreement; however, the role requires you to reside within and work from the assigned territory/region and maintain residency within that region through your employment unless otherwise approved by Clearway.

If you do not meet every qualification listed but believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the operational performance, safety, and reliability of assigned wind assets.
• Establish and execute standardized operating procedures and a comprehensive risk management framework to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset efficiency, output, and profitability.
• Oversee and optimize Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Maintenance Management Systems to support best-in-class operations.
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure alignment with commercial agreements, risk mitigation strategies, and performance objectives.
• Lead the management and negotiation of operational contracts, including service agreements and vendor relationships.
• Represent the company on joint venture and operating committees for co-owned assets.
• Provide leadership and direction to internal teams and contractors, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and safety-focused culture.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports, including goal setting, performance management, and career development planning.
• Design and evolve the operations organization to support growth and scalability of the renewable energy portfolio.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and senior leadership to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Lead the long-term strategy for self-performance of the wind fleet, including workforce planning and transition from third-party operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations leadership within the utility or energy industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing geographically dispersed assets, including operations, maintenance, performance optimization, and outage management.
• Experience in wind, solar, geothermal, gas generation, or related energy technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate technical expertise into actionable business outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of wind turbine platforms and OEM relationships.
• Prior experience working with or for OEMs.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• Medical, dental & vision care.
• HSAs with company contributions.
• Health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Variety of life & accident insurances.
• Fertility programs and adoption assistance.
• Generous parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.

Company Description

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.