Solar Technician Apprentice
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
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will perform and assist with preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on solar PV sites, substations, inverters, trackers, and electrical collection systems. You will support switching orders, plant operations, technical documentation, vegetation management, and safety-compliant field work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with electrical systems and basic electrical safety principles, including LOTO
- Technical proficiency with standard business software
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
- Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals
- Ability to obtain a valid TWIC card within 90 days of employment
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned operations and maintenance activities at utility-scale solar PV sites and substations
- Assist with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
- Perform electrical troubleshooting, repairs, instrumentation calibration, and inverter troubleshooting
- Prepare and implement switching and clearance orders
- Operate electrical and mechanical power plant systems
- Complete technical and administrative operating and maintenance duties
- Support vegetation management activities
- Prepare plant orders, procedures, operating instructions, and other documentation
- Follow and document environmental and safety requirements
- Support work independently and in field crews
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Parental leave