BESS Technician Apprentice

AES•Mojave, CA

13d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The BESS Technician Apprentice is an entry-level Field Operations role designed to develop future utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System technicians for AES Clean Energy. The apprentice works under the direction of qualified technicians and site leadership to learn safe BESS inspection, operation, maintenance, basic troubleshooting, documentation, and site support activities. This role is intended for candidates who are dependable, safety-focused, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in renewable energy and battery storage operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle in accordance with AES requirements.
Strong interest in renewable energy, battery storage, electrical systems, industrial maintenance, or field operations.
Ability to work outdoors in utility-scale environments including heat, cold, wind, dust, and remote site conditions.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, walk long distances, climb ladders when trained/authorized, and work on uneven terrain.
Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic training, work orders, and reports.
Strong communication skills, reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn under supervision.
Safety-first mindset and willingness to stop and ask questions when unsure.
Ability to follow procedures, directions, and controlled work practices in a power generation environment.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude with strong attention to detail.
Dependable attendance, professional conduct, and accountability for assigned work.
Ability to work effectively with technicians, contractors, engineering, OEM vendors, and operations leadership.
Continuous improvement mindset aligned with AES values: Safety First, Highest Standards, All Together, and Bold Thinking.

Responsibilities

Follow AES safety expectations, site procedures, Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis requirements, pre-job briefings, and stop-work expectations.
Learn and follow Lockout/Tagout and control-of-hazardous-energy practices only under authorized supervision.
Use required PPE and maintained awareness of electrical, thermal, environmental, vehicle, heat stress, fall, and equipment hazards.
Participate in safety meetings, site orientations, emergency drills, near-miss reporting, and incident prevention activities.
Maintain good housekeeping and support a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Assist qualified technicians with preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale BESS assets.
Support visual inspections of BESS containers/enclosures, racks/modules, battery management systems, PCS/inverter equipment, transformers, switchgear, HVAC/thermal management systems, SCADA, fire detection/suppression interfaces, and balance-of-plant equipment.
Assist with basic troubleshooting using approved procedures, OEM manuals, drawings, and technician direction.
Support commissioning, seasonal readiness, outage work, equipment inspections, and punch-list closeout as assigned.
Promptly communicate abnormal equipment conditions, alarms, leaks, damaged components, communication issues, thermal issues, or safety concerns.
Complete assigned AES BESS Technical Training Requirements, Workday learning, OEM training, and site-specific qualification requirements.
Learn to read single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and BESS system drawings.
Complete work orders, inspection forms, checklists, maintenance records, and field documentation accurately and on time.
Use AES systems and tools such as Workday, CMMS/work management systems, mobile devices, Microsoft Office, and site reporting tools assigned.
Participate in coaching, mentoring, and competency checks to demonstrate readiness for advancement to BESS Technician I.