Senior Electrician Technician

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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About the Role

You will execute predictive, preventive, and corrective electrical maintenance at hydroelectric facilities. You will test generators, motors, transformers, and breakers; install and maintain power and control wiring; interpret electrical drawings; prepare technical reports; inspect works; and follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Requirements

  • Higher-level technical qualification in electricity, industrial maintenance and automation, electrical maintenance and automation, or a related field
  • At least 2 years of experience in similar roles
  • Experience with motors and transformers or knowledge of power systems is desirable
  • Experience maintaining high- and medium-voltage substation equipment, hydroelectric-plant electrical equipment, and medium-voltage lines
  • Knowledge of low- and high-voltage electrical regulations
  • User-level Microsoft Office skills
  • Valid Class B driver's license
  • Residence in San José de Maipo, Puente Alto, La Florida, or nearby areas
  • Availability to work at generation facilities in the mountain area

Responsibilities

  • Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on electrical assets
  • Provide technical support to professionals and technicians
  • Test generators, motors, transformers, and breakers
  • Install and maintain power and control wiring
  • Read, interpret, and apply electrical drawings
  • Prepare technical reports for completed work, tests, and diagnoses
  • Inspect works performed under the ITO modality
  • Prepare and review safe-work procedures
  • Record daily tasks in defined systems