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At AES Clean Energy, we are accelerating the future of energy, together, while transforming customer experience and delivering unique customer products and solutions. Field Operations Team Leaders support our expanding teams locally and help grow our portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) solar facilities while connecting the region to the broader Field Operations network.
Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence -Team Player- Accountable
If these characteristics describe you,join our team’s exciting journey!
A day in the life of the Field OperationsSolar Technician I will include, but is not limited to:
Support the project with performance of preventive & corrective maintenance
Collaborate closely with the Team Leader,Regional Manager, Engineering team, and others to remediate site issues and enhance the operating portfolio’s performance.
Assist with management of contractors engaged to support maintenance activities and ensure AES Safety procedures are followed.
The preferred candidate will have experience in theoperation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems of varying types and voltages – especially experience working with PV solar systems and substations. This position will be based in Oak Ridge, Louisiana with occasional travel to addresssite and team needs.
Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality documentation related to O&M activities, including but not limited to service tickets, maintenance reports, switching orders, and safety-related documentation (such as JHAs/JSAs, Safe Work Permits, LOTO, Energized Electrical Work Permits, Excavation Permits, etc.).
Skills and Qualifications
Familiar with systems, processes and protocols guiding the operations and maintenance of industrial PV solar plants and electrical systems (OSHA standards, NFPA 70e, Lockout/ Tagout/ Grounding, etc.). Operation of SEL relays, Pad Mounted Switch Gear, Inverters, etc.
Competence with relevant computer systems including but not limited to CMMS, DAS/SCADA, equipment-specific maintenance programs, and Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to read equipment/facility schematics, maintenance instructions, procedures/manuals, process/procedure documents.
Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
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.
