Solar & BESS Technician II

AES US•Adelanto, CA

15h

About The Position

AES CE is seeking a seasoned Solar Technician to support operations and maintenance of its utility-scale solar energy portfolio in California’s Central Valley and Kern County. The technician will perform assigned operations and maintenance activities and help ensure the portfolio operates to standards exceeding industry best practices. The role may involve working independently or as part of a crew, and includes technical and administrative duties related to operating and maintaining a power facility. The position requires compliance with environmental and safety requirements and may involve travel to sites outside the typical area. The expected starting pay is $35.00–$42.08 per hour, with an annual bonus. The role’s stated application deadline is November 13, 2026.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree or equivalent journeyman qualifications.
At least three years of experience as a PV O&M solar technician, or at least five years of power-plant experience and at least one year of PV solar O&M or construction experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application.
Basic knowledge of the operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.
Experience with electrical or construction projects and knowledge of basic IT equipment.
Understanding of workplace safety and ability to follow safety standards and help improve them.
Proficiency in research, highly technical equipment, and engineering.
Strong hands-on abilities and technical skills.
Ability to operate a personal computer and standard business software.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions and locations.
Professionalism, interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and ability to establish positive working relationships.
Ability to synthesize complex analysis and summarize information to support decision-makers.
Ability to solve problems proactively, maintain professional knowledge, seek feedback, and pursue personal development.
Ability to perform work outdoors and in plant or office environments, including at heights and in varied temperatures and humidity.
Ability 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 and occasionally lift as needed to perform duties.
Ability to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations on assigned utility-scale solar energy plant equipment for which qualified to work safely and efficiently.
Maintain and work with equipment including Fluence Battery Systems or comparable systems, AE 1000NX and AE 500NX, SMA 750CP and SMA SC2200-2750, DC combiner boxes, ATI Trackers V2, V2.5 and V3, NexTracker, Tracker First Solar, and high-, medium-, and low-voltage switching equipment.
Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with environmental and safety requirements.
Work independently and/or as part of work crews.
Travel to sites outside the typical area as needed.
Work overtime and non-standard hours as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.