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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 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 Project Controls Scheduler II performs complex aspects of individual project estimating, project and task planning, scheduling and change control documentation for large capital projects and other large scale, high-cost strategic projects requiring strict governance. This position supports Project Managers on large capital projects varying in size and complexity. This position requires knowledge and understanding of project control principles, including earned value management, expert level knowledge of various computer applications that provide analytics related to planning, scheduling and risk management; specifically Primavera P6. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Plans, schedules and tracks capital projects and large scale, high-cost strategic projects utilizing critical path scheduling methods, per industry best practices Owns the baseline schedule and updates key stakeholders with strategic and intuitive information supporting project governance. Performs needed QA/QC on projects to ensure alignment and compliance with strategic goals and initiatives. Anticipates and understands project development needs and balances with department goals. Demonstrates interest in understanding how the position contributes to corporate profitability. Promotes safe work practices that results in safety achievements consistent with corporate goals and objectives. Responsible for reporting on project status, performance variance and critical path analysis at a level appropriate for each project. Tracks and manages scope changes and schedule baselines. Provides hypothetically “what-if” schedule scenarios for complex and high schedule risk projects. Provides earned value analysis and other progress reporting functions. Monitors and proactively provides input on issues impacting the project. Develops and maintains projects, identifying relationships, logic, milestones, durations, constraints, and potential schedule risks. Exhibits safety awareness and recognizes hazards, communicates with others to prevent accidents and unsafe acts. Works as a team player and fosters collaboration with others in accomplishing targeted tasks along with providing training and sharing data. Communicates and coordinates between individuals and departments to manage schedules and update progress. Works independently with Project Managers to develop project scopes and reports on cost and schedule. Coordinates and acts as liaison across multiple departments to ensure stakeholder buy-in to the project. With knowledge of construction works with LOB's to meet common goals. Works with a moderate level of guidance. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field with 3+ years of scheduling experience (preferably in Primavera P6) or an equivalent of 3-5+ years of scheduling experience (preferably in Primavera P6) in lieu of degree Excellent computer skills; specifically SAP (preferred) and Primavera P6 (required) Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area Strong planning and scheduling skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Demonstrates ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment and presenting ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Strong customer focus and employee experience mindset Knowledge and skills in critical path method (CPM) project schedule development Proficiency with critical path network scheduling tools, specifically Primavera P6 Must be knowledgeable with earned value management and other performance measurement techniques Requires experience in critical path schedule analysis, integrated cost-schedule planning, scheduling performance assessment, and reporting 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 Planning and Scheduling Professional certification desirable 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 Schedule design Schedule implementation Schedule specification Planning/Scheduling technical support Scheduling software technology Software testing 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 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 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. The Electrical Engineer - 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 Manager of AI & Digital Transformation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Cleco's enterprise AI and data programs across the organization, ensuring that all initiatives are responsibly governed, effectively implemented, and aligned with corporate and regulatory objectives. This role defines and executes the organization's AI and data strategy-establishing the frameworks, policies, and platforms that enable Cleco to leverage artificial intelligence for measurable business value. The manager orchestrates cross-functional teams spanning AI strategy, data governance, and implementation, fostering collaboration across business units. The position ensures that Cleco's AI and data capabilities are scalable, ethical, and secure-advancing innovation, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in support of Cleco's long-term digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Leads the development and enterprise-wide implementation of Cleco's AI, setting organizational policies, standards, and accountability structures to ensure responsible and effective use of AI across all business functions. While this role provides strategic influence and operational alignment for AI governance, formal governance decisions and policy approvals reside with the cross-functional AI Steering Committee (AI SteerCo). Serves as the program manager to the AI Steering Committee and senior leadership, ensuring enterprise-wide alignment between Cleco's AI strategy, business goals, and risk management frameworks. Supports the implementation and operationalization of governance principles established by the AI Steering Committee (AI SteerCo), ensuring that Cleco's AI systems are ethically designed, transparently managed, and compliant with regulatory, legal, and cybersecurity requirements. Ensure all AI solutions, GenAI applications, and automation workflows are designed and executed according to enterprise data architecture, cybersecurity, privacy, and cloud governance standards. Manages cross-functional alignment between business leaders, IT, and data science functions to operationalize Cleco's AI and data strategy through clear governance models, implementation priorities, and readiness standards. Defines enterprise-level performance indicators and governance dashboards to track data quality, model compliance, and AI maturity, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Leads enterprise AI maturity assessments and develops roadmaps for improving technical capabilities, governance processes, workforce readiness, and enterprise adoption. Provides oversight of vendor selection, contract negotiation, licensing, and third-party risk evaluation for AI, automation, and data platforms. Provides oversight of ethical review and model risk assessments to ensure all AI solutions are explainable, traceable, and aligned with Cleco's corporate values, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Develops and executes Cleco's AI platform strategy, ensuring external partnerships and technologies align with Cleco's enterprise standards for performance, cybersecurity, and long-term sustainability. Champions enterprise AI literacy and cultural adoption by sponsoring workforce training, communication initiatives, and engagement programs that embed responsible AI practices into Cleco's operations. Collaborates with HR and Learning & Development to establish AI and data competency frameworks, guiding workforce readiness, capability growth, and succession planning for future AI talent. Advises the executive leadership through structured updates, risk assessments, roadmap progress reports, regulatory readiness updates, and investment recommendations. Champions a culture of innovation, experimentation, and responsible scaling of AI, GenAI, and automation across the organization while ensuring operational reliability and compliance. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field. 8+ years of experience in AI/ML, data engineering, automation, or enterprise technology. 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams. Demonstrated experience deploying enterprise-scale AI, automation, and data-driven solutions in regulated industries. Strong experience with Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, MLOps, and cloud-native AI architectures. Proven ability to execute large-scale, cross-functional technology programs. Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Action-oriented Being resilient Builds effective teams Collaborates Decision quality Drives results Ensures accountability Instills trust Interpersonal savvy Manages complexity Organizational savvy Resourcefulness Safety Strategic mindset Ethical judgement Executive communication Strategic influence Visionary thinking TECHNICAL Analytical skills Compliance Operations Resource Management Operations Risk Management Technology Integration Vendor and Ecosystem Management Innovation Management Data and analytics fluency AI/ML lifecycle knowledge 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 - Protection Analyst is a professional position for an electrical engineer with experience in monitoring the performance and capabilities of generation and transmission elements, devices, and protection systems. The engineer provides technical support to other personnel in the area of fault modeling and protection system evaluation. The engineer seeks continuous improvement to optimize every aspect of the assigned responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Acts as the subject matter expert during regulatory audits in generation and transmission elements, devices, and protection systems. Administer the disturbance reporting systems of the transmission network. This includes configuring and maintaining existing systems, evaluating the coverage and recommending the installation or removal of systems as needs change. Design, procure, and direct the fielding of systems and configuration changes. Develop and maintain the transmission short circuit model. Conduct fault studies and provide study results to current and potential Cleco customers, other utilities, and internal departments. Acquire and analyze disturbance records to identify the fault location, aid in service restoration, and to verify proper transmission and generation equipment application and operation. Maintain operational records and report system performance metrics. Maintain lightning detection systems and data. Integrate lightning system data into disturbance analysis processes and notify field personnel of suspected lightning equipment strikes. Develop compliance reports in the arena of fault detection and analysis. Work closely with the compliance monitoring department to ensure compliance in all responsible areas. Perform protection fault studies in support of protection setting development. Verifies the coordinated operation of existing and proposed protection system settings. Monitors budget adherence and provides variance explanation. Assists with the restoration of the transmission system after catastrophic events by facilitating communication, retrieving event records, and maintaining situational awareness. Proactively reports needed information to the manager. Designs monitoring systems as needed to meet departmental objectives. 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 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 protection systems 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 FE Certification 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 Transmission operations Transmission operations quality Transmission operations resource management 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 Storekeeper II is an experienced professional with knowledge of and some experience with inventory warehouse principles and practices. Responsible for operating a safe, efficient warehouse and providing materials to business partners in a timely manner. Works collaboratively with Inventory Control to maintain appropriate inventory levels. Responsible for all physical inventory movements and the recording of those transactions in SAP. Assists in the development of entry-level Storekeepers. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Performs the following duties with minimal oversight: Manages inventory, including the receipt, issue, transfer, and order of materials. Identifies potential inventory level efficiencies and collaborates with Inventory Control team to implement changes. Accurately counts inventory, following all SOX guidelines. Ensures materials are provided to business partners in a timely, efficient manner. Accurately records all transactions in SAP in a timely manner. Operates a safe, efficient storeroom. Plans and maximizes space. Follows company procedures for housekeeping practices. Safely operates equipment used to move materials (forklifts, pickers, pallet wrappers, etc.). Manages oil-filled equipment and other hazardous materials, working with contractors to ensure all rules, regulations, and procedures are followed to avoid any violations for mishandling. Is readily available for after-hours emergency work. Serves as a member of the scheduled call-out team to ensure timely restoration of services. When able, provides technical leadership to other team members. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Secondary/High School Diploma 3-5+ years of SAP inventory warehousing experience Strong knowledge of inventory leading practices Strong 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 respectful and collegial manner The individual must be able to meet the physical demands required for this position, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy items, as well as standing and walking for extended periods. Additionally, the individual must successfully pass a fit-for-duty test to ensure they are capable of safely performing the essential functions of the job. Licenses and Certifications Cleco forklift certification required within 6 months of hiring 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 Computer skills Compliance Materials Movement Verbal Communication 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 Power Plant Technician II is an experienced technician that monitors equipment performance, and maintains equipment as required to ensure acceptable performance. The position works at a Cleco plant that generates electrical power. Power Plant Technicians work rotating 12 hour shifts. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Monitors and operates the power plant in a manner to reliably meet Energy Operations and transmission control needs. Protect and preserves unit assets without negatively impacting the unit's equivalent availability targets due to operating errors. Operates plant equipment during start up, shutdown, normal and emergency operations in an environmentally responsible and safe manner consistent with plant, division, corporate and governmental objectives. Possesses/obtains thorough knowledge of complex plant processes. Performs maintenance activities which can be accommodated on shift and supports maintenance teams as required. Investigates and reports equipment problems to provide accurate information that will enhance the overall maintenance efforts in order to maximize the reliability and efficiency of the generating units. Conduct and participate in job briefings and safety meetings. Support and execute plant safety procedures such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work and others. Assist entry-level plant technicians to help train and support them in their job responsibilities. Provide communication to their supervisor to provide plant status updates on work, and identify risks to ensure reliable power plant operation. Required participation in the multi-year Power Plant Technician skill progression plan to develop key skills in operations. Upon completion the employee should have the desire, aptitude and ability to meet board operator qualification. Uses Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to analyze and resolve problems with supervisor guidance and initiate new SOPs when necessary. Responds to emergencies and deals with heightened security measures. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent with related vocational or technical training preferred 3-5+ years of related experience Step progression levels based on skill proficiency and scope of job. Intermediate knowledge of leading practices for their area of expertise 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 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 Plant Equipment Utilization Plant Operations Operations Quality 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 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 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 IT Application Analyst II is a professional level position whose role is to elicit, analyze, specify, and validate the maintenance-related business needs of stakeholders and business partners as it relates to business and technology applications. With some oversight from the Manager - IT Architecture Services, this position works with the business in implementing strategic, operational, and financial plans related to applications. This includes interviewing stakeholders and gathering and compiling business requirements to understand the maintenance solutions they need. The analyst has some oversight on the delivery of strategic projects and system enhancements to accomplish business objectives with insights of the corporate strategy. Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on product vision, strategy, and roadmap Provides input to the Manager of IT - Architecture Services for the development and execution of the product life cycle plans for products and applications Builds and maintains relationships with the stakeholders; promotes communications Work with product stakeholders and project team to prioritize maintenance requirements Participate in purchased solutions QA to ensure features and functions are enabled and optimized Participate in the selection of software solutions selected by the organization Promote effective communication between internal, onshore, and offshore resources Provide diagrams, charts, and key metrics reports to management as needed Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements such as SOX or FERC Adherence to Cleco's incident management and change control processes Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science or Business or related field. 3-5+ years of related experience Experience supporting SAP improvement and deployment projects, preferred Ability to interact with all levels of employees to address issues Ability to manage high workloads and conflicting priorities 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 Licenses and Certifications IT Process Certification (ITIL, Six Sigma), Preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Balances stakeholders 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 Business partnering Business requirements analysis Presentation skills Data collection and analysis Strategic planning Assessment Computer 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 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. 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 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 Industrial Account Manager is a career professional that manages the contact relationships of Cleco's key industrial customers by establishing and maintaining a level of trust with the customer so that all initial contacts with Cleco are made via the accounts manager. Provide technical advice on electrical requirements for service to Large Commercial and Industrial Customers. Adheres to a key customer contact schedule, provides timely responses to all customer inquiries, and builds an in-depth understanding of assigned industries/ business processes, markets, opportunities and threats. Develops the ability to pair customer needs with Cleco resources. Interacts with Business Development prior to assuming responsibility of customers to establish an acceptable level of understanding of contracts and agreements between customer and Cleco. Key Responsibilities Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence Cultivating customer relationships through phone calls, face-to-face interaction, and proactive service offerings while promoting and establishing yourself as a trusted account advisor. Coordinate, assemble, and lead cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues while making recommendations to achieve bilateral goals and address concerns between Cleco and customers. Serve on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures. Leads, as necessary, the development of new or revised business processes, policies, or programs. Provide detailed follow-up regarding all outages and participate in a root cause analysis of the outages and implementation strategies to improve reliability while addressing customer issues. Maintain Cleco's key industrial accounts' pertinent information in independent software where data could be extracted expeditiously, and customer needs are achieved. Verify customer billing for accuracy and identify any errors while providing a solution to billing department. Monitor construction process and serve as liaison between customers and engineering on projects for assigned accounts to ensure successful delivery. Regarded as the technical expert in own job discipline within the organization. Develop an extensive understanding of assigned key customers with emphasis on customer history load patterns, market conditions and an upstream / downstream analysis. Lead by example, must set the tone for excellent customer service internally and externally. Maintain a positive attitude among peers. Share technical expertise with others in the Marketing Group, become the go to person for solving customer issues. Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and regulatory issues recommends process or service improvements. Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives, typically operates with broad latitude in a complex environment. Interacts with Director level management on a regular basis both within the business unit and across functions/units. May lead projects or project teams within broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. Guides and prioritizes the activities of professional and/or high-level technical employees with similar technical or functional responsibilities. Work independently with minimal guidance. Decision-making involves the use of judgment and there is some emphasis on the development of new/improved procedures and on the translation of policy into operational plans. Solves unique and complex problems that has broad impact on the business. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business; Engineering or related field required 3-5+ years of related experience Comprehensive knowledge of business operations of commercial and industrial customers Ability to effectively listen and communicate with customers and internal departments Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently to readjust priorities to pressing and changing customer demands Comprehensive knowledge of electric transmission and distribution facilities Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to read, interpret and analyze engineering and architectural plans Ability to manage multiple personality types and cultivate buy-in from various departments 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 Detailed-oriented and high work standards in support of seamless execution Act decisively while thinking strategically Drive issues to resolution while maintaining an atmosphere of collaboration Thrive on working in a team and supporting others to achieve goals/targets Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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; must be supported by market survey data 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 Account/Client Management May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.