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At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Manager - Internal Audit is a strategic partner who delivers assurance, advice, and insights to management, EMT, and the Audit Committee regarding governance, risk management, and controls to mitigate risks to Cleco's strategic, operational, reporting, and compliance objectives. Reporting to the Director - Internal Audit, this role leads department staff in planning and performing assurance and advisory engagements, developing, and executing the Internal Audit Plan, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls in conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards. The manager acts as a trusted partner with business unit and executive management to: • Deepen Cleco's audit capabilities, focusing on assurance, and improvements to, Cleco's governance, risk management, and controls, and incorporating leading practices. • Position Internal Audit as a strategic business partner by maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and leveraging work from external auditors. • Provide leadership and champion change in a dynamic business environment. • Oversee audit engagements and staff development within the Internal Audit Department The incumbent is key in supporting Cleco's vision to becoming one of the Louisiana's leading energy companies, informing senior management as to the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and controls. The incumbent develops and drives the performance of employees with Internal Audit responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic, operational, and financial enterprise-wide plans related to the Internal Audit function and ensure initiatives are aligned with broader Cleco business objectives Analyze risk trends to the business to build the Internal Audit annual plan which reflects the priorities of the organization and includes financial, compliance, operational audit and consulting engagements, SOX control testing, continuous monitoring, and ad hoc projects including - direct input, insights, and perspective on current business, industry, and regulatory risk factors Lead the execution of high-quality audits by engaging and collaborating with Cleco's business leaders and teams across the enterprise, including developing a risk-based audit plan, and steering overall business expectations and perceptions Maintain a strong accounting, operational, and IT control environment to safeguard Cleco; and ensure clear and concise audit reporting of risks and controls tested during audits, as well as recommended improvements identified Partner with functional leaders to clarify risks to their business and potential blind spots; analyze and advise management on whether planned actions can mitigate identified risks Lead ongoing two-way communication of Internal Audit strategies, priorities and governance focused on achieving operational agility Act as an internal control resource for management (business process and IT) and determine whether internal controls are appropriate and effective by analyzing specific processes as requested; review and approve changes to the internal controls Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors to ensure effectiveness of service delivery and appropriate resolution of findings/issues identified; interface with Cleco's leadership and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors Identify and integrate innovative technologies with current systems and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current audit processes and reporting; lead process automation and design by identifying areas to reduce routine manual tasks Strengthen capabilities within Internal Audit team through coaching and mentoring; motivate employees to deliver excellent operational performance with a customer-centric approach Leads staff members in engagement planning & performance; conducts work paper and reporting quality assurance reviews, providing feedback and coaching throughout engagements to ensure quality Oversee and ensure business expectations, goals, and objectives are understood and met across Internal Audit team Lead Internal Audit function to set and achieve targets through complex objectives, milestones, obstacles, and priorities while delivering 3-5-year plans aligned with Cleco's vision Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence Required Skills Strong knowledge and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and ICFR frameworks Strong knowledge of risks, trends, and regulatory requirements relevant to the utility industry Functional knowledge with core subject matter expertise in one or several domains including Electric Utility Industry, IT & Cybersecurity, Business Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Finance/Accounting, Internal Audit, and Risk Management principles, theories and concepts and strong knowledge of related laws and regulations Ability to negotiate and influence with a consultative approach Excellent planning, project management, communications, negotiation, and problem-solving skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret business and Finance KRAs/KPIs/metrics into actionable insights and decision making Ability to exercise sound judgment with little direction/guidance and knows when to escalate issues to the Director - Internal Audit Ability to function effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Audit's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Information Systems and Control Association standards, COSO Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks, GAAP Strong internal/external customer focus with employee experience mindset Key Result Areas (KRAs) Strong leadership and staff development capabilities Enhance Internal Audit processes through automation and technology Increase quality of audits within Internal Audit Key Result Areas (KRAs) Enhance Internal Audit processes through automation and technology Increase quality of audits within Internal Audit that provide demonstrated value to the business Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Master's / Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related fields 5-7 years of related experience in Internal Audit 2-5+ years People Management experience Experience and ability to lead Internal Audit staff towards a common vision Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP) preferred Strong analytics capabilities Strong appreciation of IT systems and controls and cybersecurity frameworks Understanding of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and concepts Licenses and Certifications CIA, CISA, and/or CPA preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Asset Manager-Generation is a Master/Expert level individual contributor professional responsible for overseeing strategic management, maintenance, and optimization of all power generation key assets and assisting with asset management objectives. This role is strategic in nature with a focus on risk mitigation and long/near term strategic planning and is critical to ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of power plant assets over their entire lifecycle while contributing to annual performance and financial goals and driving conformance with industry best practices. The Asset Manager-Generation is the liaison between Asset Management, Generation Operations, Generation Services, ECPM, business planning, and financial performance functions driving data-driven decision making and optimized planning and investments. Key Responsibilities Asset Lifecycle Management: Lead the development and execution of strategies and Asset Management Plans for the entire lifecycle of the plant's critical assets, from procurement, installation, operation, and maintenance to end-of-life and eventual decommissioning or replacement. Utilize CMMS/EAMS data and ERP data to drive decisions and maintenance and operational activity. Assist planners and schedulers with collecting historical labor, materials, and task lists to optimize maintenance job plans. Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks related to asset failure, obsolescence, and compliance, ensuring that appropriate projects, maintenance activities, processes, programs, critical spares, and contingency plans are in place. Maintenance Planning: Oversee the creation and implementation of preventive maintenance strategies and schedules, ensuring assets operate at optimal performance levels and compliance with regulatory standards to extend the life of assets. This includes scope development for planned outages. Condition Monitoring & Performance Analysis: Utilize asset management systems and technology to monitor the health and performance of critical assets, identifying potential issues before they lead to costly failures or downtime. Promotes the health of the plants asset lifecycle by utilizing condition assessments for further analysis and reporting. Budgeting & Cost Control: Develop and manage budgets, fully developed 5-year business plans, and long range OPEX/CAPEX forecasts for asset-related activities, ensuring that capital expenditures, maintenance costs, and resource allocation are aligned with business goals while maximizing operational efficiency. Create business justifications for capital projects. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure that all assets comply with local, state, and federal regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols, maintaining accurate records for audits and inspections. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and environmental, health, and safety regulations. Asset Data Management: Maintain and improve asset registers, tracking performance, service histories, and key metrics for each asset. Monitor the asset hierarchy and ensure assets and maintenance plans are correctly entered into SAP with appropriate detail. Ability to build reports from quality data and performance indicators. Utilize Performance Dashboards to monitor work and key performance indicators such as PM compliance, Planning Performance, Backlog, Resource Utilization, PM:CM ratios, and data quality. Key Contracts: Lead or support the negotiation, management, optimization, and/or review of key contracts related to power plant operations and maintenance as required. Team Collaboration & Leadership: Lead a cross-functional team including engineers, technicians, financial analysts, and contractors, fostering collaboration and communication to meet asset management objectives. Assist with the development and execution of training and change management activities. Continuous Improvement: Implement continuous improvement initiatives related to asset management practices, technologies, and process efficiencies for all major equipment and specific component maintenance strategies, leveraging industry best practices and innovative solutions. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 10 years applicable experience or at least 15 years of applicable generation experience in lieu of a degree. Strong power plant operational & maintenance experience with emphasis on strategic thinking, risk management and business planning. Excellent problem-solving, analysis, and decision-making abilities. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and collaborate effectively with other departments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences as well as vertically and horizontally in the organization. In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and safety requirements in the energy sector. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with enterprise asset management software is a plus. Proficient in Power BI data or Tableau analysis to create, build, and present reports. Proficient in use of ELT programs such as Power Query is a plus Knowledge and experience with CMMS systems, Asset Management, and SAP experience. Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and systems found within the various Power Generation and T&D systems. Proficiency in both technical and commercial aspects of plant operations, with a strong understanding of asset performance, reliability, optimization, and customer affordability. Expertise in budgeting and financial management, including both operational expenditures (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX). Licenses and Certifications Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar certifications preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar is preferred. Key Competencies Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Organizational skills Strategic Planning Project Tracking and Reporting Data Collection and Analysis Presentation Skills May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Right of Way Agent II is a career professional with in depth knowledge of servitudes, fee land, encroachments, and other land related documentation. Responsible for obtaining necessary land rights, letters of no objection, and permits. The Right of Way Agent II assists in settlement of damage claims, and supports project engineers, customer service personnel, and various other departments in land related issues. This position will be a part of the Resiliency initiative, with a focus on system reliability, customer needs and performance measures. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Negotiate for servitude and lease acquisitions in a timely manner Perform required research associated with acquiring various land rights, such as courthouse research, field inspections, and meetings with stakeholders. Coordinate with property owners and construction crews to transfer knowledge of agreed upon restrictions, and facilitate resolution in the event of damages. Facilitate the preparation of sketches depicting accurate location of land rights for use as attachments to servitudes, leases, etc. Investigate and assist in resolution of encroachment issues. Research and verify existing land rights in order to assist various internal and/or external stakeholders. Considers future implications beyond the immediate problem, and is not closely supervised Works independently and receives limited guidance. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Secondary/High School Diploma 3-5+ years of related experience Step progression levels based on skill proficiency and scope of job. Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area Strong planning and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Licenses and Certifications Right of way certifications preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance To view competency definitions please refer to “Competency Framework Definitions-Proficiency Level -Contributes Independently”. Other behavioral competencies may become a priority based on the leadership situation. May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Fuels Operations Analyst II is a professional that is responsible for assisting with the purchase, logistics, and accounting of the various fuels (natural gas, petcoke, coal) and bulk materials (limestone) that Cleco utilizes at its power plants to generate electricity. This professional will assists with negotiating and executing strategy driven fuel transactions, while also capturing details to provide accurate fuel supply and reporting. Will aid in ongoing fuel supply process improvement efforts and contribute to the increased effectiveness of the Fuels Group's responsibilities. As the business needs evolve, the Gas Coordinator will perform all tasks associated with the role as defined by the Manger. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Assists with analysis and execution of fuel (natural gas, petcoke, coal) and bulk materials (limestone) supply transactions and strategies that provides reliable cost competitive fuel for the Cleco's power plants. Enter fuel transactions data in Cleco's Energy Trading Risk Management (ETRM) and other official systems of record. Utilizes pipeline nomination systems to schedule gas movement and monitor pipeline operational information postings Assists settlements team on pipeline and supplier invoice reconciliation Participates in a rotational 24/7 duty schedule, covering natural gas supply operational issues. Assist with modeling and analysis of forecasting fuel needs and monitoring fuel procurement and delivery activities related to inventory and supply requirements. Perform plant liaison function that communicates information with the plant joint owners. Participates in the end of month processes for solid fuel and bulk material products. Assists with negotiations and administration of bulk fuels logistics related contracts, such as barge and rail, required to provide coal, per coke, and limestone to Cleco's generators. Assist with oversight of contracted third party logistics responsibilities and efforts (barge and train scheduling, movements, loading, and unloading) that move bulk fuels and materials to Cleco's power plants. Utilizes fuel purchasing and logistics standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary. Supports the escalation of any risk concerning fuel purchasing duties and responsibilities, to help ensure business objectives are executed and met across Cleco's fuel supply. Escalate any fuel purchasing and logistics issues to Fuel's management, as necessary. Provide communication to their manager to provide updates on fuel purchasing activities, and identify risks in delivery of gas supply. Support Fuel's leadership with gas purchasing activities updates on a regular basis to proactively support business objectives Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in in finance, economics, engineering or similar disciplines 3 - 5+ years of fuel commodity and logistics (gas, coal, pet coke) related experience 2 - 4 years of commodity hedging with the use of financial instruments 2 - 4 years of natural gas scheduling and pipeline operations 2 - 4 years of bulk fuel / product scheduling, logistics, and operations 2 - 4 years of fuels and bulk product contract negotiations and administration Advanced level Excel skills are required; proficiency in Power Point, Word is preferred Strong computer skills with databases, operational, informational systems Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area Strong planning and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance Technology Utilization Gas Supply Resource Management Gas Supply Risk Management May perform other duties as assigned.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. Under direct supervision the Power Line Technician I assists in safely constructing, operating, inspecting and maintaining Cleco's distribution system, equipment and facilities in accordance with distribution operations practices and service restoration all while maintaining customer satisfaction. Cleco's Power Line Technician I are expected to learn industry and Cleco standard work practices from senior staff as well as on the job and formal Cleco training. Key Responsibilities - Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence - Compliant with safety rules, procedures & regulations and positive safety observations. Attend and actively participate in safety meetings. - Under direct supervision, demonstrates capacity to learn and perform all aspects of line operations/construction activities safely and efficiently as required by level of classification. - Strive to provide reliable service and maintain customer satisfaction. - Completion of job assignments in accordance with established Cleco policies, procedures and standards. - Works safely, productively and within established Cleco quality procedures & standards for position (productivity and quality standards can be based upon KPI reports). - Assists in the restoration, construction and maintenance of Cleco's overhead and underground distribution systems safely, efficiently and in a timely manner, producing positive customer satisfaction and reducing SAIDI/SAIFI. - Performs troubleshooting, requesting assistance only when necessary, switching operations and service restoration to minimize CHO. - Completion of job assignments in accordance with established Cleco policies, procedures and standards. - Incorporate Human Performance (TOPI) in daily, work routine - Good attendance record, including on time for regular work and scheduled overtime. - Available for callout/emergencies. Based upon current/forecasted weather conditions, responds when called or calls in/comes in to offer help. - Willing to occasionally work away from normal work location for mutual assistance within Cleco and other electric utilities. - Honestly and effectively communicates with managers, supervisors, leads, employees and customers, maintaining positive behavior. - Promotes teamwork, supporting company initiatives and providing good customer satisfaction. - Follows instructions and directions from Leads, Supervisors and Managers. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience - Secondary/High School Diploma - 0-5+ years of related experience - Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry - Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area - Planning and project management skills - Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job - Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Licenses and Certifications - Maintain CDL Drivers Licenses at all times. Loss of CDL will result in automatic termination. Primary Competencies BEHAVIORAL - Balances stakeholders - Builds effective teams - Business Insight - Communicates effectively - Courage - Demonstrates self-awareness - Drives results - Ensures Accountability - Instills trust - Nimble learning - Plans and Aligns - Strategic mindset - Safety - Drive vision and purpose TECHINCAL - Analytical skills - Compliance May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Safety Professional II will enhance Cleco's capability in the development and implementation of fundamental safety programs for both employees and contractors. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Under the direction of management, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training, as well as providing professional consultation and technical expertise on health and occupational safety matters affecting Cleco's employees and contractors. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Develops safety-related training materials and delivers training on safety management processes. Assists employees with the implementation of new safety initiatives. Assists in the development and delivery of regulatory and company-required safety rules, policies, and procedures for employees and contractors. Provides a visible safety presence in the field with operations, maintenance, and contractor work groups to ensure consistent application of safety standards. Serves as a subject matter expert for operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor activities to ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements. Participates in safety assessments across company departments and contractor operations, building knowledge and capability throughout the organization around safe work practices. Participates in incident investigations involving employees and contractors, focusing on identifying root causes, promoting organizational learning, preventing recurrence, and recommending corrective actions. Coaches and mentors' employees, supervisors, and contractors to promote ownership of Human Performance and Energy-Wheel principles at all levels of the organization. Provides leadership to transmission, distribution, and generation safety committees, as well as compliance system owners, to ensure effective maximum value creation. Conducts site safety observations focused on safe work practices and engages employees and contractors in coaching conversations when corrections or improvements are needed. Reviews Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Job Safety Briefs (JSBs)/tailboards to ensure that tasks, hazards, and mitigations align with the work being performed by employees and contractors in the field. Oversees fundamental safety programs for employees, and ensure contractors safety programs area aligned with industry requirements, including but not limited to: Confined Space Entry, Emergency Response, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Lockout-Tagout, Fall Protection, Line Break/Equipment Opening, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Insulating Protective Equipment, Switching and Clearance, Protective Grounding Practices, Process Safety Management, and lifesaving procedures. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and contractors to ensure alignment with Cleco's safety culture and organizational goals. Performs or ensures completion of health testing, air monitoring, noise monitoring, and hazard risk assessments are conducted, as required. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other applicable curriculum or equivalent work experience. Equivalent work experience is minimum 3-5+ years of related experience with prior safety experience preferred. Step progression levels based on skill proficiency and scope of job. Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area Strong planning and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Licenses and Certifications Certifications such as ASP, CSP, CSHO, COSS, CUSP, OSHT, and CHST are a plus Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Engineer II - Transmission Planning is an experienced professional capable of performing Transmission Engineering studies under some supervision. This employee will have the opportunity to perform Steady State, Dynamic and Adjusted Production Cost studies for both the long term and near term planning horizons. This engineer is responsible for performing studies to ensure that Cleco Powers Transmission system will serve our customers well into the future. Transmission Planning engineer is responsible for performing studies as needed for both Cleco Power and Cleco Cajun as well as multiple departments within both Cleco companies to ensure reliable operation of the Bulk electric system. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Performs both Long and Short Range studies of the transmission system to identify deficiencies and recommend feasible alternative solutions to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance requirements. Perform sensitivity studies of these alternatives to justify capital transmission projects to meet Cleco Power's transmission strategy. Coordinate data with neighboring transmission companies and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) for development of annual powerflow models. Accurately model operational condition for next day assessments and to assist in the outage coordination process. Perform studies for new customer loads and or new generation interconnections as needed. Serve as a technical resource for studies performed for external departments. Model and promote ethical business conduct and compliance with both the letter and spirit of all laws, rules and regulations to which Cleco is subject. Support Transmission Operations desk for real time events as needed. Utilizes Engineering standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary. Assist entry-level staff within assigned project teams, leveraging technical experience to help to onboard them and in support of meeting project milestones. Provide communication to their manager to provide status updates on project activities, and identify risks in delivery or resourcing needs. Continue to develop an understanding of the Cleco and neighboring entities Transmission Network. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum or with NCEES Certification to sit for the FE 0-5+ years of related experience Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills Excellent math skills Ability to work under Pressure Ability to recognize process improvements opportunities and make improvements Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data. Licenses and Certifications FE Certification preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Computer skills Engineering Technology Equipment utilization Multi Project Management Project and Program Risk Management Strategic Planning and Analysis Transmission operations risk management May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Energy Efficiency Representative serves as the primary advisor and support contact for Cleco customers participating in energy efficiency programs. This role is responsible for guiding customers through program options, eligibility, and enrollment via phone and email. The representative also processes rebates, assists with reviewing project submissions, and collaborates closely with the energy efficiency team to ensure programs are effectively coordinated to meet customer needs. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. Representatives also attend promotional events and training sessions as needed to stay informed and engaged. Key Responsibilities Serve as the main point of contact for customers seeking information about Cleco's energy efficiency programs Work as part of the energy efficiency team ensuring that the evaluation, implementation, and verification of utility sponsored energy efficiency projects are successfully executed Review project application forms and submittals by customers, contractors, engineers/consultants, and other program participants in order to ascertain compliance with program policies and procedures Provide technical assistance and guidance on energy efficient technologies and practices to companies participating in utility-sponsored programs Interface/interact by phone, chat and email with customers and contractors participating in utility sponsored programs with professionalism and clarity Process paperwork for program incentive payments per established policies and procedures. Coordinate with or follow up on program quality control activities such as inspections and customer surveys as appropriate Process and protect confidential and proprietary information Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelors degree preferred 1+ years of related experience Experience working with CRM preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Knowledge and/or experience with energy efficiency program offerings Customer service, problem-solving and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Manager - ESM responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of all apparatus, protection systems and metering equipment in distribution substation and lines, transmission substations, and generation stations. The manager will lead and guide the daily work of technical staff, monitor progress, and hold them accountable to defined project milestones and excellent customer service. Works with team to mitigate potential hazards of all work processes. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence Ensure that apparatus and protective systems are installed and maintained in a safe and cost efficient manner and meets all North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance requirements. Ensures the staff strives to achieve World Class Safety Performance by maintaining a safe working environment for employees and contractors, complying with all safety rules, procedures, and regulations and creating a culture of safety in the workplace and jobsite. Achieve efficient and effective maintenance of all apparatus and protection systems to maintain reliability of the bulk electric system. Plans and schedules maintenance activities to minimize outage times and maximize resource efficiency. Uses KPI's to reduce cost, improve efficiency, increase productivity, and maximize resource utilization. Collaborates with support engineers to develop comprehensive maintenance standards, procedures, processes, and metrics ensuring alignment with broader function frameworks. Manage their maintenance activities P&L targets and operating budget, working with other ESM Managers and Directors to track towards overall functional goals. Assures maintenance database (SAP) integrity and consistency needed so as to track the maintenance life of equipment and to identify repeated maintenance problems with equipment. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical field, or 8+ years of equivalent work experience 5+ years relevant experience, with prior supervisory/management experience preferred Knowledge and technical expertise in utility distribution and maintenance with an understanding of the key drivers for safe, reliable, cost effective and compliant operation Knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism Knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism Ability to interact with all levels of employees to address difficult issues Ability to manage high workloads and conflicting priorities Ability to operate effectively and proactively with an employee centric mindset Detail-oriented and high work standards in support of seamless execution Excel at delivering change management to ensure the change is sustainable and the benefits are realized Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret KPIs/metrics and derive insights into actionable opportunities Drive issues to resolution while maintaining an atmosphere of collaboration Maintain a strong knowledge of industry and technology trends This level is based only on availability in approved org design/structure; strict adherence is required. Progression to this level is strictly restricted on the basis of critical individual capabilities and business requirements Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical Skills Compliance Strategic Planning & Analysis Transmission Operations Transmission Risk Management Transmission Resources Management May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Cyber GRC Analyst II is an experienced professional with some knowledge of and experience with IT General Control (ITGC) principles, practices, concepts, and theories. Tests adherence to Cleco's information security policies, standards, and procedures. Ensures Cleco's IT governance processes are properly designed and functioning effectively, and the organization maintains its compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of all IT General Controls (ITGCs). Serve as a direct point of contact between IT and internal / external auditors to provide leadership in managing auditing activities, requests and developing responses to audit findings. Responsible for the completion of assigned processes or activities, requiring interpretation of ITGC practices. Contributes to identifying improvements to ITGC activities and procedures. Assists in the development and onboarding of entry-level employees with cyber security responsibilities through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Provides technical execution of defined activities to support the delivery of project initiatives required to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation objectives. Achieves results by autonomously owning and executing ITGC activities as defined by manager. Supports agile projects through application of defined ITGC approaches. Utilizes ITGC standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary. Supports the escalation of any risk to delivery for ITGC, to help ensure business objectives are executed and met across responsible project areas. Escalate issues to management, as necessary. Assess IT compliance with Cleco's policies and standards and take action to remediate non-compliance. Ensure that Cleco's practices satisfy the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Ensure that Cleco is properly evaluating security risks through a risk assessment framework that assesses the potential impact of threats to the business and Cleco's vulnerability to these threats and recommended controls to reduce risks to levels that align with the organization's risk tolerances and appetite. Work collaboratively with all Cleco departments to ensure that local practices are consistent with corporate information security policies and standards. Identify compliance objectives and mapped program deliverables to the requirements. Participate in Cleco's business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning programs as well as periodic exercises and tests. Collect information for generating and communicating responses to customer due diligence requests and questionnaires. Assist in Cleco's vendor management / third party service provider oversight program and conduct initial vendor due diligence as well as ongoing vendor reviews. Conduct and document an annual enterprise risk assessment as well as ad hoc project risk assessments Assist entry-level staff within assigned project teams, leveraging technical experience to help to onboard them and in support of meeting project milestones. Provide communication to management to provide status updates on project activities, and identify risks in delivery or resourcing needs Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred 3-5+ years of related experience Security Certification required (CISA, CRISC, applicable SANS certification, or equivalent/higher certification) or obtainment within one year of assuming position Step progression levels based on skill proficiency and scope of job. Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry Strong knowledge of leading GRC practices Strong planning and project management skills General understanding for IT profit and loss targets and operating budget. Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data. Licenses and Certifications Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Balances stakeholders Builds effective teams Business insight Communicates effectively Courage Demonstrates self-awareness Drives Results Drives vision and purpose Ensures Accountability Instills trust Nimble learning Plans and Aligns Safety Strategic mindset TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance Computer Skills Business Partnering Application Development Architecture Business Requirements Analysis Database Administration Hardware Management IT Data Management IT Implementation and integration IT Support IT Testing Network/IT Security May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. Role Purpose The Engineering Assistant is an experienced professional with thorough knowledge of and some experience with electric utility facility relocation and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) processes. This position is responsible for facilitating all statewide utility relocation projects. Works with utility relocation engineer, right-of-way agents, operations personnel, distribution engineering personnel, and governmental affairs to address all requests from LA DOTD. Assist the utility relocation engineer with all tasks from reception of requests to final payment reception and project closure. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Works closely with and develops relationships with state and local governments to stay abreast of planned road construction projects. Receives requests from LA DOTD and incorporates them into Cleco process, tracks them, and issues consolidated reports and budgets as required. Assists with the design, bidding, construction, and project management activities of utility relocation projects. Works closely with other departments within Cleco and external contractors to accomplish project, departmental, and company goals in a timely and economical manner. Assists in the annual preparation of the Utility Relocation budget outlining the Cleco contribution versus reimbursable amounts for all utility relocation projects and keeps the budget updated. Ensures that Utility Relocation Agreements (URA) are accurate, complete, and properly executed. Ensures that all project data including drawings, cost estimates and correspondence are available as needed to meet deadlines as set by LA DOTD or other entity. Tracks invoicing to expedite Cleco reimbursements. Files all Utility Relocation Agreement (URA) contracts in the Cleco Records Center within 1 week of receiving approved numbered contract from LA DOTD or other entity. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field 0-3+ years of related experience Business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area Planning and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Rate Analyst II is an experienced professional with knowledge of and some experience with regulatory filing principles, practices, concepts, and theories. Provides rate related services in the areas of regulatory compliance, tariff administration, rate design, cost-of-service, load research, unbilled calculation, forecasting, fuel cost adjustment, avoided costs, and strategic planning. Serves as an interface between multiple departments including regulatory, governmental, strategic planning, accounting, engineering, marketing and power supply. Monitors and ensures compliance with regulatory considerations. Assists in the development and onboarding of entry-level employees with regulatory filing responsibilities through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing. Assists other Rate Analysts in accomplishing their objectives. May identify improvements to regulatory filing activities and procedures. This position will be a part of the Resiliency initiative, with a focus on system reliability, customer needs and performance measures. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Responsible for assisting in the analysis, preparation and filing of various regulatory reports as required by the regulatory bodies that oversee the utility as they relate to rates. Utilizes regulatory standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary. Prepares, maintains, and files tariffs. Monitors the regulatory compliance of LPSC orders as they apply to Cleco and effects solutions to ensure compliance. Maintains, updates, and enhances databases that are critical to the economic analysis, financial analysis, and other research needed for regulatory compliance and company business and economic development. Assists in performing forecasting and analytical services to support company development and growth. Prepares the monthly unbilled revenue calculations. Prepares the monthly Fuel and Environmental Cost Adjustments. Monitors, maintain, and ensure compliance with all SOX documented controls in Regulatory area. Provides analysis and support to other company departments in dealing with rates related questions, data, and issues. Support the grid resiliency program by coordinating quarterly and semi-annual compliance reporting from across the various lines of business, provide the calculation of semiannual grid resilience rates based on the projected revenue requirements, coordination of LPSC semi-annual prudency review. QualificationsRequired Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or Engineering Master's degree preferred 3-5+ years of related experience Step progression levels based on skill proficiency and scope of job. Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area Strong planning and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data. Licenses and Certifications Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance Policy and Regulation Law and Regulation Document Management Database Reporting Database User Interfaces and Queries Information Retrieval and Searching Development Environment May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Manager - Cyber Security Operations is a Senior level professional with extensive knowledge and experience with cyber security management principles, practices, concepts, and theories. Responsible for the planning and development of an enterprise information cybersecurity strategy and best practices in support of the enterprise's information security architecture. Collaborates with key business and IT leaders to develop security and business continuance standards and action plans. Technical professional who is responsible for tactical execution of Cleco's cyber security operations by providing day-to-day tactical leadership and direction to the cyber security team. The Manager of Cybersecurity Operations works very closely with the Director of Cyber Security & CISO and other partners in IT, OT, and the business to ensure the cyber security program and technology aligns with Cleco's overall business strategy. Manages vendors to ensure managed services meet or exceed the enterprise's needs. Responsible for ensuring that tools or technologies are implemented to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks against systems. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence Oversees and manages Security Operations Center (SOC) execution, including vendor performance, on-call rotation, threat detection, and efficient incident response in accordance with Cleco's Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) Partners with the CIO in providing technology vision and direction for the enterprise. Oversees and manages Vulnerability and Patch Management Program execution, including vendor performance, in accordance with cyber security policies and standards. Prioritizes and tracks projects, tasks, incidents, and changes to ensure work assignments are executed efficiently to safeguard Cleco's digital assets. Provides regular status reports to the CISO regarding projects, tasks, incidents, and changes. Prepares and presents presentations/briefings on various cyber security topics in support of the cyber security strategy to foster a cybersafe-aware culture. Manage IT security analysts to ensure that all applications are functional and secure. Develop and deliver IT security standards, best practices, architecture and systems to ensure information system security across the enterprise. Implement procedures and methods for auditing and addressing non-compliance to information security standards. Conducts research, identification, and evaluation of cyber security technology in support of the overall strategy. Oversees and manages Cyber Security Awareness & Training Program execution, in accordance with cyber security policies and standards. Coordinates and supervises the installation and configuration of cyber security technology. Oversee activities of prevention and detection of intrusion. Effectively partners with IT and OT teams in support of the execution of the cyber security strategy and roadmap. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. 5+ years of related experience 2-5+ years people management experience, preferred Knowledge of standard enterprise security business practices and professionalism Extensive knowledge of industry and cyber security related technology trends. Thrive on working in a team and supporting others to achieve goals/targets Ability to interact with all levels of employees to address difficult issues Ability to manage high workloads and conflicting priorities Ability to operate effectively and proactively with an employee centric mindset Detailed-oriented and high work standards in support of seamless execution Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret KPIs/metrics and derive insights into actionable opportunities Drive issues to resolution while maintaining an atmosphere of collaboration This level is based only on availability in approved org design/structure; strict adherence is required. Progression to this level is strictly restricted on the basis of critical individual capabilities and business requirements Licenses and Certifications Achievement of an industry standard certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISSP, CISA, SANS GIAC, or Security+ is preferred. Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance Equipment Utilization IT Planning Operations Operations Resource Management Operations Risk Management May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The IT Solutions Architect II is a career professional with knowledge of analytic principles, practices, concepts, and theories or IT Architectural designs. Ensures new solutions fit into the existing enterprise architecture from the technical, business and user perspectives. The Solution Architect is responsible for clearly communicating the technical aspects, risks, challenges, and benefits of the solution. The Solution Architect aids in the development of IT policies and standards. Key Responsibilities - Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. - Responsible for leading and/or supporting Enterprise Architect activities for creating deliverables that guide the development of a portfolio of solutions. - Provides assistance in the establishment of an IT Architecture practice, and the adoption of an architecture and standards methodology. - Directly assists in the development of a solutions architecture program including departmental roadmaps and project portfolios for IT systems architecture. - Provides the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to the development of an enterprise's solutions architecture. - Support solutions that include systems (including applications, technologies, processes and information), shared infrastructure services and shared application services. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience - Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Information Systems preferred) - Minimum of 5 - 7 years of related experience on IT Architectural Role including technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or operations - Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments. - Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area - Good understanding of strategic and new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models. - Demonstrated ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences - Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner - Strong customer focus and employee experience mindset Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL - Balances stakeholders - Builds effective teams - Business insight - Communicates effectively - Courage - Demonstrates self-awareness - Drives Results - Drives vision and purpose - Ensures Accountability - Instills trust - Nimble learning - Plans and Aligns - Safety - Strategic mindset TECHNICAL - Analytical skills - Compliance - Computer Skills - Business Partnering - Application Development - Architecture - Business Requirements Analysis - Database Administration - Hardware Management - IT Data Management - IT Implementation and integration - IT Support - Network/IT Security May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The IT Business Partner (ITBP) II is an experienced professional responsible for overseeing and optimizing the value streams within an organization as they relate to the IT function. In a concentrated effort to bridge the gap between IT and business stakeholders through data-driven improvements, the ITBP is responsible for ensuring that IT initiatives are aligned with business objectives. Using fact-based analysis, the ITBP will regularly interact with the business unit to drive value and continuous improvement and end-to-end process management, ensuring they create maximum value. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and process optimization skills, business acumen, analytical skills and knowledge of IT solutions. This role requires a self-motivated, proactive approach to identifying opportunities for business improvements and ensuring that technology solutions align with organizational goals for current and future business needs. Key Responsibilities: Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Defines, implements and optimizes end-to-end processes within IT value streams, ensuring they create maximum value and minimal waste Collaborates regularly with business stakeholders, IT teams and leadership to align strategies and technology solutions Map and optimize end-to-end processes, identifying inefficiencies, redundancies and bottlenecks Prioritize initiatives within the value stream, balancing short-term and long-term business needs Provide direction and guidance to teams involved in the value stream as it relates to technologies and IT processes, fostering collaboration, innovation and shared accountability Manage risks, dependencies and change within the value stream, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations Ensure compliance with IT governance, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements Supports business leads by utilizing a structured requirements process (gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing changes) Ensures data integrity and security across all business systems and processes Supports all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing and implementation Champions change initiatives, effectively communicating the benefits of improvements to stakeholders and engaging employees in the process Identifies and addresses root causes of issues within the value stream, utilizing problem-solving techniques to implement sustainable solutions Leads and supports the creation, completion and validation of solution testing processes to ensure the integrity of each solution is maintained Investigates problems and develops and implements data-driven recommendations for resolution Establishes key performance indicators to track value stream performance, identify trends, and measure the impact of improvement initiatives Produces communication materials and reports such as presentations, and written and oral communications Articulates the business impact of opportunities and problems through financial and non-financial analysis Facilitates vendor discussions with the company's best interest in mind to ensure vendor accountability and delivery of commitments Serves as a key point of contact for business units, providing ongoing support and guidance for IT-related inquiries and issues Monitors and assesses the performance of current and future solutions, recommending and facilitating enhancements where necessary Maintains awareness of business strategies and objectives, including critical business problems and business goals. Keeps abreast of industry trends and innovations in technology. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field 3-5+ years of related experience Proven experience in value stream management, process improvement and optimizing IT service delivery Strong understanding of Lean, Agile and DevOps Experience in managing projects, timelines, and budgets to achieve desired outcomes Demonstrated ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences Experience with process mapping and optimization techniques Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on actionable insights Proficient at functioning effectively individually as well as within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Strong business acumen related to the utility industry Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines Certifications: Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) or equivalent, Preferred IT Process Certifications (ITIL, Six Sigma), Preferred Project Management Professional Certification, Preferred Primary Competencies BEHAVIORAL Balance stakeholders Builds effective teams Business Insight Communicates effectively Courage Demonstrates self-awareness Drives results Ensures Accountability Instills trust Nimble learning Plans and Aligns Strategic mindset Safety Drives vision and purpose TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance Equipment Utilization Production Production Quality Production Resource Management Production Risk Management May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Budget Analyst II is a professional with knowledge of accounting and FP&A analytic principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent works closely with the Generation Financial Support Supervisor and Power Plant leadership to build and maintain budgets and forecasts that enable the business to manage their financial results and achieve their goals. The incumbent with supervisory guidance is responsible for executing on FP&A activities for the plants such as supporting the development of operating plans, capital investments, forecasts, financial analysis, reporting, variance analysis and accurate financial closings. The incumbent collaborates with multiple stakeholders both at corporate and plant levels. This position will be a part of the Resiliency initiative, with a focus on system reliability, customer needs and performance measures. Key Responsibilities Provide input to FP&A and plant strategy development and execution of annual plans that drive year-over-year improvements Prepare and participate in the review of consolidated monthly financial results, provide insight to FP&A management; prepare and update functional and plant level forecasts Prepare / assist plant management with purchase order creation on a routine basis and proactively acts as required to ensure accuracy; assist in the preparation of monthly accruals as necessary to properly reflect status of projects; work as accounting liaison between accounting functions and plant management Support decision-making by providing financial modeling and analysis to FP&A management and plant leadership; provide variance analysis versus business plan budget and prior periods Ensure adherence to the annual budget schedule and quarterly forecast updates, assist with preparing/distributing budget calendar and instructions, planning appropriate review meetings and assisting with providing targets Develop reports for joint owners as required by the management agreements. Develop relationships to be an effective business partner with assigned business functions or subject matter professionals to support FP&A business objectives Assist with process automation and design by identifying areas to reduce routine manual tasks Contribute innovative ideas and collaborate with the Generation Financial Support Supervisor to develop and drive continuous improvement of FP&A service delivery and processes Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current operations and enhance efficiency Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field 3-5+ years of related experience Working knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local regulations Business acumen pertaining to the utility industry Knowledge of leading practices in FP&A Planning and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, presenting ideas and opinions in a professional and collegial manner Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data. Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Financial Reporting & Data Analysis Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting Industry and Business Knowledge Risk Management Financial Modeling Business Partnering May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The HRIS Analyst II is an experienced professional with knowledge of and some experience with HRIS. This role is responsible for managing information systems to support current and future business processes and to support the business needs within the HR organization. The analyst will have responsibilities within the HR related system, Workday. This role participates in work required to support HR systems for all HR disciplines. Key Responsibilities - Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. - Supports development, maintenance, and upgrading of Workday applications through needs analysis, business requirements documentation, test conditions development and acceptance testing. - Consults with leads of HR disciplines for needs assessment, process improvements, recommended solutions, and implementation of applications - Collaborates with others in order to design, build, implement, perform upgrades, and maintain Workday - Writes or facilitates the writing of certain ad hoc reports needed by clients - Coordinates the retrieval of Workday information for census files and auditor requests - Works with other Human Resources team members and clients to coach and train them in effective uses of technology. - Helps formulate an overall HRIS strategy to address present and future needs of Human Resources team members to have relevant information delivered to them in a timely manner. - Actively promotes the vision for optimizing the use of current systems and manages delivery of additional functionality in response to business needs. - Participates in the building of integrations of HR systems and works with IT staff to resolve integration related issues. - Collaborates with key resources including IT and legal to ensure the secure storage and movement of associate data as well as compliance of data privacy policies - Tests all new configuration and development implemented into the HR system - Maintains awareness of vendor releases/upgrades and the potential impact on current and future system functionality - Reviews system data on a regular basis to ensure integrity of the Workday system including data accuracy, consistency, and completeness both within HR systems and HR integrations to other applications - Works independently and receives limited guidance. - Participates in solving problems that have an impact on a specific function or technical area - Considers future implications beyond the immediate problem, and is not closely supervised Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, HR Information Systems, Information Technologies, Computer Science, or related field - Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field, preferred - Workday experience required - SAP experience, preferred - 3-5+ years of related experience - High level of discretion with confidential material. Embrace a higher standard whenever handling employee data in order to ensure privacy, integrity of data, and accuracy of information. - Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel - Innovative and inquisitive thinker who has a desire to consistently improve processes - Strong analytical skills needed to provide technical guidance when supporting others in the HR department - Works to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations - Strong ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Aligns own work plans and priorities with others in the HR organization in order to accommodate overall department goals - Highly organized with a consistent sense of urgency to complete work - Ability to multitask while handling stress and fluctuating workloads to prioritize demands - Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data. Licenses and Certifications - SHRM or HR certifications, preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL - Balances stakeholders - Builds effective teams - Business insight - Communicates effectively - Courage - Demonstrates awareness - Drives Results - Safety - Drives Vision and Purpose - Ensures Accountability - Instills trust - Nimble learning - Plans and Aligns - Strategic mindset May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Generation Construction Manager is a career-level professional with experience in construction management, emphasizing safety, quality, logistics, and field operations. This role primarily involves supervising construction contractors on capital projects within power plants and coordinating all field aspects to ensure successful project execution. The Construction Manager collaborates with the project team to achieve scope objectives, report out-of-scope work, and provide status updates. Additionally, this position works closely with project controls and schedulers to maintain accurate cost and schedule tracking. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Coordinates, oversees, and expedites the construction and procedural field activities on plant capital improvement projects to ensure safety and quality while meeting the defined budget, schedule, and project objectives. Provides technical execution of defined activities to support the delivery of project initiatives required to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation objectives. Provides periodic reporting of projects utilizing project management scheduling programs, costs vs. budget spreadsheets, and verifies invoices for cost and project accounting codes. Produces and distributes final as-built drawings, and documentation to accurately represent the final implementation of the projects and maintain the integrity and availability for use of all records. Prepares and provides support assistance to project team in preparation of, documents, data, drawings, and computer work associated with the preparation of technical specifications of both procuring equipment and services on operations, maintenance, and construction projects. Provides technical assistance to help development, analysis, and/or justification of internal and external projects. Organizes data and detailed recordkeeping. Utilizes engineering standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary. Supervises and directs contractors as required to ensure quality field work and the work is performed safely as scheduled. With knowledge of construction and O&M procedures, works with many plant departments and other LOB's to meet common goals. Responds to plant schedules and project construction activity requirements by adjusting workload priorities on multiple projects. Provides communication to their manager, stakeholders, and project team to provide status updates on project activities, and identify risks in delivery or resourcing needs. Decisions impact the immediate department and are governed by standardized work routines that permit the use of initiative. Works within a defined budget, schedule, and project objectives. Has technical knowledge of construction methods, plant operations, instrumentation, cycle thermodynamics, CADD & scheduling programs. Considers future implications beyond the immediate problem, and is not closely supervised Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering (preferred) or a related technical field or an equivalent of 5+ years of related experience in construction management 3-5+ years of related experience Knowledge of leading practices of their practice area Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment and presenting ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data. Licenses and Certifications FE preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar is preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance May perform other duties as assigned.

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco-where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Accountant I - General Ledger is an entry level professional with knowledge of General Ledger principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent is responsible for performing day to day activities including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of routine journal entries. The nature of their General Ledger work is standard with little complexity and tends to have some precedent. The incumbent receives moderate level of guidance and direction and works under general supervision to complete assigned processes or activities, in accordance with department practices. The incumbent may identify improvements to General Ledger activities and procedures. Key Responsibilities Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and reporting Analyze transactions for accuracy; calculate, create, and process routine journals to ensure the accuracy of financial information; perform reconciliations of various accounting information and/or systems Monitor, maintain, and ensure compliance with all SOX documented controls in General Ledger area; provide support and analysis of accounting data for management and for audit inquiries Apply defined General Ledger approaches, utilize appropriate standards, procedures, and processes to complete tasks; provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders in response to questions pertaining to General Ledger Provide communication and regular updates on assigned tasks as requested by the General Ledger Supervisor and senior staff; identify risks in delivery and actively support business development objectives Support the General Ledger Supervisor with the development and implementation of appropriate metrics to manage business risks and improve decision making; consider future implications beyond an immediate problem Participate in the analysis of historical data and identify trends to increase accountability and improve decision making for General Ledger, and contribute to the development of reports to effectively communicate insights that can impact Finance and the broader organization Actively engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance General Ledger service delivery and processes; assist with process automation and design by identifying areas to reduce routine manual tasks Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current operations Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting Experience with Financial Systems/SAP preferred Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Ability to exercise judgment with little direction/guidance but also knows when to escalate to the General Ledger Supervisor Knowledge of GAAP, Internal Control processes Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Licenses and Certifications CPA or meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Core Accounting Financial Reporting & Data Analysis Industry & Business Knowledge Risk Management Business Partnering Project & Change Management Financial Transaction Management Financial Systems Governance & Internal Control Regulatory Accounting May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.