Solar and BESS Technician II
Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.
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.
Skills
Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance at utility-scale solar and battery energy storage facilities. You will maintain solar, battery, tracker, switching, and collection equipment, complete related technical duties, follow environmental and safety requirements, and work independently or with crews.
Requirements
- Two-year technical degree or equivalent journeyman qualifications
- Three or more years of PV solar operations and maintenance experience, or five or more years of power plant experience plus PV solar operations, maintenance, or construction experience
- Knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, including electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory
- Knowledge of power-facility equipment and control devices
- Experience with electrical or construction projects
- Knowledge of basic IT equipment
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned operations and maintenance activities at utility-scale solar energy plants
- Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance
- Maintain battery systems, inverters, combiner boxes, trackers, and electrical switching equipment
- Complete technical and administrative power-facility maintenance duties
- Follow environmental and safety requirements
- Work independently and in crews
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Parental leave