Specialist, O&M

AES US•Us, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The O&M Specialist is a supervisory and administrative role based at AES’s offices in Churubusco, New York, with a daily commute required. The position manages technicians and performs office administrative duties, focusing on nontechnical site responsibilities. It tracks technician training and procedures, manages the parts warehouse, assists with personnel matters under company policy, collaborates with other sites on AES values and policies, and supports technician growth and leadership. The role also supports safe and environmentally conscious site operations; tracks parts, consumables, and facility invoices; assists with IT challenges; coordinates meetings with community leaders; monitors and forecasts budgets; maintains tactical processes; and helps meet local contractual requirements. The Specialist supports landowner concerns and technician development through the Technician Level Advancement Program. Limited travel is required, with 10–15% travel stated for the first year, including training seminars and cross-site training.

Requirements

Three to five years of related experience; experience working in a power plant environment is preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work for the team.
Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities and schedules.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other computer-based efficiency tools.
High school diploma or GED required.
Possess high safety and environmental awareness.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse groups.
Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change.
Daily commute to the Churubusco, New York site is required.

Nice To Haves

Power plant environment experience.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with various personality types.
Associate technical/electronic degree, or at least three years of work experience in the electrical/electronic repair industry or a mechanical field.
Limited travel for training seminars and cross-site training; 10–15% travel is stated for the first year.

Responsibilities

Conduct work activities professionally and in an environmentally conscious and safe manner.
Assure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Track parts entering and leaving the facility and maintenance consumables.
Track facility invoices and submit them on time.
Assist with IT challenges that may inconvenience the site.
Coordinate and schedule onsite meetings with local community leaders.
Ensure budget compliance and work with the Manager to correct budget variances.
Forecast the balance-of-year budget monthly or as needed.
Maintain and complete tactical processes in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Regional Manager.
Ensure compliance with local contractual requirements, including complaint-log filing and required publication of company information.
Assist with coordination of landowner concerns.
Encourage safety, integrity, and ownership without relying on force or manipulation.
Champion technician development and advancement in the Technician Level Advancement Program.
Manage technicians and perform office administrative duties related to nontechnical site responsibilities.
Ensure technician training and procedures are tracked and up to date.
Manage the parts warehouse.
Assist with personnel issues specific to company policy.
Collaborate with other sites regarding AES values and company policies and procedures.
Assist with the growth and leadership of technicians.