BESS Technician I

AES • Dateland, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in the global energy revolution, operating in 14 countries and committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is dedicated to its people and groundbreaking ideas. AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and provides electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. Committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, AES develops innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers to drive rapid, global decarbonization. The AES Operations team is seeking an Energy Storage Technician with Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience to ensure AES CE operates its portfolio to industry-leading standards. This role offers significant professional growth opportunities as AES CE expands. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can also take direction from Field Service leads.

Requirements

• Understand and promote general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Experience with electrical systems and familiarity of basic safety principles to include LOTO and Electrical Safety.
• Must have experience in operating a personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
• Integrity and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with leaders and colleagues.
• Promotes the site team; strong teammate and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.
• High-energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
• Meticulous, with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.
• Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
• Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.
• Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
• Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
• Possess high school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application, and/or basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish and Portuguese is a plus.
• Possess Technical degree, Solar certification, Energy Storage Certification (plus).
• Experience in energy storage system installation (plus).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with Energy Storage sites and substations for utility-scale and distribution-scale Energy Storage.
• Performs/assists with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including Inverters, transformers, battery modules, DC Collection equipment, AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems.
• Performs/assists with routine maintenance work (electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration, basic Inverter troubleshooting), up to their capabilities, as assigned and/or directed by supervisor and work orders from the maintenance management system.
• Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders.
• Operates electrical and mechanical power plant systems.
• Participates in training as required; some training may require limited travel.
• Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power plant.
• May assist with site vegetation management plans including running tractors, riding mowers, and other vegetation maintenance equipment.
• Writes/assists with Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• May perform work independently and/or in work crews, depending upon skills and experience.
• Must express emotional intelligence and be a collaborative team contributor.

Benefits

• AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• 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.
• To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire.
• Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees