Solar & BESS Technician II

AES•Adelanto, CA

15d•$35 - $42

About The Position

AES CE is seeking an experienced Solar Technician for assigned operations and maintenance activities at utility-scale solar energy plants in California’s Central Valley and Kern County. The technician performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations on equipment they are qualified to handle, including battery systems, inverters, combiner boxes, trackers, and high-, medium-, and low-voltage switching equipment. The role also includes technical and administrative work related to operating and maintaining a power facility, and ensuring work complies with environmental and safety requirements. Work may be performed independently or as part of a crew. The position involves working outdoors and in plant or office environments, including at heights and in varied temperature and humidity conditions. Duties may require accessing plant equipment, wearing personal protective equipment, working near energized or rotating equipment and hazardous materials, occasional lifting, overtime and non-standard hours, and travel to sites outside the typical area. The expected starting pay is $35.00 to $42.08 per hour, with an annual bonus and benefits.

Requirements

Possess a two-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications.
Have three or more years of experience as a PV O&M solar technician, or five or more years of power plant experience and one or more years of PV solar O&M or construction experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application.
Have basic knowledge of the operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.
Understand general workplace safety and be able to follow safety standards.
Have experience with electrical or construction projects and knowledge of basic IT equipment.
Demonstrate strong hands-on and technical abilities, including proficiency with highly technical equipment and engineering.
Be able to operate a personal computer and use standard business software.
Be able to read, write, and understand English.
Have knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and maintain professional working relationships.
Be able to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
Demonstrate professionalism, a strong work ethic, proactive problem-solving, and willingness to assist teammates.
Be able to perform the described physical and environmental duties, including working at heights and using required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned operations and maintenance activities at utility-scale solar energy plants in California’s Central Valley and Kern County.
Perform qualified corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations on solar, battery, electrical, and tracking equipment.
Carry out 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.
Work overtime and non-standard hours as required, and travel to sites outside the typical area.
Perform other duties as assigned.