Outdoor Lighting, Operational Lead

AES•Dayton, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries, is seeking an Outdoor Lighting Operational Lead. AES is a leader in renewable energy sales and has been recognized for its strong workplace culture and ethical business practices. This role is primarily responsible for street lighting maintenance and construction activities, managing several maintenance and construction contractors. The position emphasizes developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders, with a strong focus on operational safety. The role involves both field work throughout the AES Ohio service territory and office work in Dayton, with potential flexibility for remote work up to one day per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, Business or Engineering preferred.
5+ years of professional experience.
Good problem solving and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation of daily operating plans, maintains current lighting system status and implements actions to compensate for system disturbances.
Supervises contractor technical personnel involved in real time implementation of actions related to the street lighting system.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external staff as well as with strategic customer accounts.
Maintains a focus on safety in the street lighting operations as well as in the office.
Evaluates lighting products to determine product quality and maintenance requirements.
Evaluates lighting contractors to determine qualifications with an emphasis on safe operations.
Manage material ordering for all maintenance activities including preparing and placing special order materials with multiple approved vendors.
Manage materials, work orders and track progress of special lighting programs such as the LED Mass Change Out program.
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work assignments to meet required deadlines.
Monitors and ensures compliance with AES policies, internal controls, and corporate policies.
Identifies problems, evaluates the causes, and takes action to resolve the problems.