Renewable Power Generation Engineer

Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.

Arlington, Virginia, United States
About The AES Corporation

AES develops, constructs, and operates power-generation and distribution businesses, supplying affordable and sustainable power. Its portfolio includes solar, hydro, wind, natural gas, coal, battery storage, utilities, and LNG infrastructure.

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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will operate, maintain, diagnose, repair, and inspect wind generators and wind power plant equipment. You will prepare maintenance reports, respond to faults and emergencies, carry out safety measures, participate in safety inspections, maintain tools and protective equipment, and follow technical documentation and safety procedures.

Requirements

  • Higher engineering education in renewable energy, electrical power engineering, power supply, marine machinery and mechanisms, ship electrical equipment, or a related field
  • Wind-farm experience is an advantage
  • Microsoft Office and application software skills
  • Written and spoken English proficiency
  • Ability to use mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Ability to read technical documentation, instructions, diagrams, and drawings
  • Category C or B driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Perform planned and unplanned maintenance, servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections of wind generators and plant equipment
  • Operate and maintain electrical, electronic, control, hydraulic, mechanical, cooling, and lubrication systems
  • Prepare and submit maintenance and repair reports
  • Report faults and take actions to restore normal operation
  • Take safety measures during fire, explosion, or accident risks
  • Secure equipment before maintenance and repair work
  • Participate in emergency response and safety inspections
  • Inspect and maintain assigned tools and personal protective equipment
  • Follow repair, preventive-maintenance, and safety-equipment testing schedules

Benefits

  • Social benefits package
  • Transportation to the workplace