BESS Technician I

AES US•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Operations team is seeking a BESS Technician I to support operation and maintenance of utility-scale and distribution-scale energy storage sites and associated substations. The role helps ensure AES CE operates its portfolio to standards exceeding industry best practices. The technician will work under the direction of Field Service leads and may work independently or as part of a crew, depending on skills and experience. The position is based at the Westwing site, approximately one hour from Phoenix, Arizona; a reliable daily commute to the site is required. The role offers an opportunity for professional growth as AES CE expands. Work takes place outdoors at an energy storage power plant and/or in an office environment. Conditions may include high or low temperatures and humidity, work at heights, exposure to rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals, and use of personal protective equipment. The position may require overtime, non-standard hours, and infrequent travel to sites outside the typical area. Employees must be able to pass random drug and alcohol tests as permitted by law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Experience operating a personal computer and technical proficiency with standard business software.
Understanding of general workplace safety and ability to follow safety standards; familiarity with electrical systems and basic safety principles, including LOTO and Electrical Safety.
Ability to work effectively in a multifunctional and geographically diverse organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, integrity, and ability to collaborate with leaders and colleagues.
Strong hands-on and technical abilities, interpersonal skills, work ethic, and attention to detail.
Ability to work outside in varied temperatures and humidity, possibly at heights, and to stand, sit, walk, kneel, twist, climb stairs and ladders, and enter plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including respirators, safety glasses, hard hats, appropriate footwear, and ear plugs.
Ability to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals, and to lift as needed to perform the duties.
Ability to pass random drug and alcohol tests as permitted by law.
Reliable daily commute to the Westwing site.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, solar certification, or energy storage certification.
Experience with energy storage system installation.
Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory, and/or basic knowledge of power-facility equipment and associated control devices.
Experience with SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems.
Ability to speak and understand Spanish and Portuguese.
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist with assigned operations and maintenance activities at energy storage sites and associated substations.
Perform or assist with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations on equipment the technician is qualified to handle safely and efficiently, including inverters, transformers, battery modules, and DC, AC collection, and distribution equipment and systems.
Perform or assist with routine maintenance, including electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration, and basic inverter troubleshooting, as assigned by a supervisor or through maintenance-management-system work orders.
Prepare and implement switching and clearance orders.
Operate electrical and mechanical power plant systems.
Participate in required training; some training may involve limited travel.
Perform or assist with technical and administrative duties related to operating and maintaining a power plant.
Assist with site vegetation management, potentially operating tractors, riding mowers, and other vegetation maintenance equipment.
Write or assist with Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions, and other assigned documents.
Perform work in accordance with environmental and safety requirements.
Carry out other duties as assigned.
Work overtime and non-standard hours as required.