Solar Technician II

AES US•Ashland, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries, is seeking a Solar Technician II for its Operations team in Salt Lake City, UT. This role will focus on assigned O&M activities for utility-scale Solar Energy Plants in Nebraska, specifically the Platteview project. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of building, training, and leading field personnel, contributing to AES CE's growth as a leading IPP. This position offers significant professional growth opportunities within a company recognized for its innovation, ethical practices, and leadership in renewable energy.

Requirements

Shown experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects and knowledge of basic IT equipment.
Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
Ability to excel in a multi-functional and geographically diverse organization.
Integrity, professionalism and excellent social skills, both verbally and in writing with leaders and colleagues.
High energy developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
Meticulous with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.
Showed skill in research, highly technical equipment and engineering.
Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills
Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
Ability to read, write and understand English
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
Demonstrates proactivity for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.
Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
Models' professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
Is a strong teammate and willing to assist others when appropriate.
Possess 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications (plus)
Three (3) or more years’ experience as a PV O&M solar technician
Five (5) or more years’ experience in a power plant and one (1) or more years’ experience in PV Solar O&M or Construction.
Shown knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application.
Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV sites and substations associated with utility-scale Solar Energy Plants.
Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to: SunGrow 3150UD-MV SunGrow 3600UD-MV Central Solar Inverters ATI Trackers V2, V2.5, V3 High, Medium, Low voltage Switching
Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders.
Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
Performs work independently and/or in work crews.