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Solar & BESS Technician II

The AES Corporation, Dateland, AZ, United States


Battery Energy Storage Technician II – The AES Operations team is looking for a technician with solid troubleshooting experience.

Location: Dateland, AZ

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Travel to energy storage facilities in local region to perform preventative & corrective maintenance on GPTech and EPC Inverters

Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining an energy storage facility

Coordinate and manage contractors engaged to support maintenance activities

Provide limited support for commissioning activities

Lead/support warranty claims processes with vendors as needed.

Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.

Perform work independently and in team environments

Must express emotional intelligence and work well with others in a collaborative environment

Desired Skills, Expertise, and Competencies:

Proven experience with a variety of electrical equipment and knowledge of basic IT (Information Technology) and remote communications equipment

Experience with Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Technology or Energy Storage a plus.

Ability to prioritize and plan preventative & corrective maintenance on energy storage equipment.

Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and assisting in improving existing standards.

Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization

Maturity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Self-starter, developed interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic necessary

Detail oriented with an ability to adapt to new challenges and summarize information to support key decision makers

Demonstrated ability to research/interpret technical documents and data

Results oriented fixer of things, with a “do as I do” leadership philosophy

Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software

Ability to read, write, and understand English

Speaking and understanding Spanish and Portuguese is a plus

Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company

Maintains a current level of professional knowledge

Focus on personal growth and team development

Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships

Supports the development of a productive work culture and resilient team

Desire to learn new things and teach others

Education / Experience:

Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications

Two or more years of experience as a Energy Storage O&M (Operations & Maintenance) technician

Five (5) or more years’ experience in power generation

Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and electrical theory application

Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 and NFPA 70e Certifications

Knowledge of NFPA 855

Working Conditions:

Working outside

Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high/low humidity areas

Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment

Requires use of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)

May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals

Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Willingness to work overtime and respond to emergencies, as needed

Candidate must be able to pass random drug and alcohol testing where allowed by law.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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