Outdoor Lighting, Operational Lead

AES US•Dayton, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a global power company with a strong workplace culture and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, is seeking an Outdoor Lighting Operational Lead. This role is primarily responsible for street lighting maintenance and construction activities, managing several maintenance and construction contractors. The individual will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders, focusing on operational safety. The position is based in Dayton, Ohio, and reports to the Manager of MVLt. The role requires managing multiple priorities and projects, with potential flexibility for remote work up to one day per week. AES is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful environment for all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, 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.