Senior Manager, Technical Training

What The Role Is

Location: San Diego

Full-Time | Operations Strategy

Reports to: Senior Director, Operations Strategy

We’re looking for a transformative Technical Training Senior Manager to lead the design, execution, and scaling of a comprehensive training ecosystem across Wind, Solar, BESS, and Substation technologies as well as that of our Remote Operations Center. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our technician workforce—developing talent from entry-level through leadership, while aligning with safety, operational, and strategic goals.

You’ll be at the forefront of building a world-class technical training program that directly impacts safety, efficiency, and employee growth as a key decision-maker. If you’re passionate about developing people, driving innovation, and building scalable systems - this is your opportunity to lead transformation at scale.

What You'll Be Doing

Program Strategy & Leadership

- Lead the overhaul of our technical training program, including governance, delivery methods, and assessment standards.

- Chair and coordinate the Training Committee and subcommittees to ensure alignment with operational strategy.

- Oversee the development and implementation of Job Qualification Standards (JQS) across all technician levels.

Curriculum & Content Development

- Collaborate with internal SMEs and external vendors to build and maintain training content tailored to each technology.

- Ensure all training materials meet regulatory, safety, and operational standards.

- Develop and maintain robust assessment tools including advancement exams, oral boards, and aptitude testing.

Training Delivery & Infrastructure

- Manage the deployment of training via Computer Based Training (CBT), Instructor Lead Training (ILT), On-the-Job Training (OJT), and formal certifications.

- Oversee LMS administration (e.g., SuccessFactors) and progress tracking systems.

- Evaluate and implement hybrid training models (in-house, outsourced, or blended).

Talent Development

- Own the Technician Trainee journey and advancement pathways through Technician 3 and Lead Technician roles.

- Partner with HR and site leadership to align hiring, onboarding, and training standards.

- Support leadership and performance management training for supervisory roles.

Operational Integration

- Align training initiatives with Renewable Performance Monitoring Center (RPMC) development, Job Performance Measures (JPM), Job Task Analysis (JTA), Difficulty-Importance-Frequency (DIF) analysis, and workforce planning.

- Collaborate with Plant Managers, Regional Managers, and Safety Reps to ensure effective rollout and feedback loops.

- Monitor KPIs including ROI, retention, safety incidents, and technician proficiency.

What You'll Bring

- 7+ years of experience in technical training, operations, or workforce development in energy or industrial sectors.

- Proven success designing and implementing training programs across multiple technologies.

- Strong knowledge of LMS platforms and adult learning principles.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Familiarity with regulatory compliance, safety standards, and technical certifications.

- Understanding of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).

- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically.

What Would Be Nice

- Experience with SuccessFactors LMS or similar systems.

- Knowledge of Wind, Solar, BESS, Substation, and Control Center systems.

- Experience managing third-party training vendors.

- Background in performance management and leadership development.

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

$130,000—$180,000 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 recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California 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.