Key Responsibilities

 Lead solar PV site, BESS, and substation operations and maintenance

efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, in accordance with applicable

safety and environmental obligations – Responsible for the Preventive and

Corrective O&M activities assigned to the team.

 Stop unsafe work, report and correct unsafe conditions or hazards – review

and submit applicable accident / incident report. Work with and support

Regional Safety Committee.

 Working with Regional O&M Manager, provide performance and

developmental leadership and feedback to the members of the region’s

team (typically 4-10 technicians).

 Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to

ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services.

 Support, or lead as necessary, warranty claims processes with EPC

providers and equipment vendors.

 Ensure standard maintenance for vehicles and equipment and assist in

addressing repair needs, coordinate usage of shared equipment.

 Schedule and implement site training and qualification efforts.

 Assist in third-party contractor and vendor identification and onboarding–

develop work scopes and manage and schedule contractors as needed.

 Establish and maintain an annual on-call schedule and communicate that

schedule as needed to internal and external parties; respond to “after-

hours” emergency situations as necessary.

 Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality documentation related to O&M

activities, including but not limited to service tickets, maintenance reports,

switching orders, and safety-related documentation (such as JHAs/JSAs,

Safe Work Permits, LOTO, Energized Electrical Work Permits, Excavation

Permits, etc.).

 Assist in team adoption of computerized maintenance management system

(CMMS).

 Work with Engineering to review investigation results and/or

recommendations from OEMs and institute plant solutions/modifications,

document through change management system.

 Ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels – initiate re-order of

consumables and spare parts as needed.

 As needed, participate in the construction/commissioning of the facilities

within the region to ensure a high-quality build, successful commissioning,

timely project punch list closeout, and smooth transition of responsibility to

the Operations team.

 Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental

requirements, regional and federal regulations, and company policies.

 Stay abreast of applicable technical & safety standards and share with

team.

 Facilitate effective communication for all activities using phone, email, and

other business software such as our Computerized Maintenance

Management System (CMMS).

 Perform/lead other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by Region

Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

 Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve goals. 3 years or more

supervisory experience is a plus.

 Knowledgeable in the systems, processes and protocols guiding the

operations and maintenance of industrial PV solar plants and electrical

systems (OSHA standards, NFPA 70e, Lockout/ Tagout/ Grounding, etc.).

Operation of SEL relays, Pad Mounted Switch Gear, Re-Closers, and Fluence

Smart Grid Racking System

 Appropriate Electrical trade qualification with at least 5-years working on

utility scale electrical systems.

 Experience working with C&I or utility scale PV systems required, Battery

Energy Storage systems a plus. Experience with the following utility solar

inverter: Power Electronics HEC, Power Electronics HEC 1500V, AE 1000NX,

AE 500NX, SMA 750CP, TMEIC, Schneider CS 1670, Sungrow, and Power 0ne

Trio string inverter.

 PV Array Tracker systems: ATI (V2, V2.5, V3).

 Competence with relevant computer systems including but not limited to

CMMS, DAS/SCADA, equipment-specific maintenance programs, and

Microsoft Office programs.

 Ability to work remotely and utilize technology to stay connected to the

local team, as well as colleagues at administrative offices.

 Ability to lead a team and achieve goals with minimum direct supervision

and high degree of self-motivation and reliance.

 High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident-free

work environment.

 NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 Certification strongly preferred.

 College degree in a related field a plus.

 Ability to read and interpret equipment/facility schematics, maintenance

instructions, procedures/manuals, process/procedure documents.

 Personal values consistent with those of the AES: Safety First, Highest

Standards, and All Together.

 Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically

diverse organization.

 Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

 Positive, professional, and collaborative work ethic.

 Detail oriented, high-energy, adept at problem solving and time

management in sometimes high stress situations, highly organized.

Work Environment

 May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment,

hazardous materials and chemicals.

 Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and

responsibilities.

 Occasional non-standard work hours as required to maintain necessary

plant readiness.

 Working outside in a normal solar power plant and/or office environment,

including high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas,

and possibly working at heights.

 Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and

ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on

plant equipment.

 As necessary, travel regionally in a company provided service vehicle and

use regional air travel to support company’s solar and storage assets.

 Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

 Skills and Qualifications

 Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve goals. 3 years or more

supervisory experience is a plus.

 Knowledgeable in the systems, processes and protocols guiding the

operations and maintenance of industrial PV solar plants and electrical

systems (OSHA standards, NFPA 70e, Lockout/ Tagout/ Grounding, etc.).

Operation of SEL relays, Pad Mounted Switch Gear, Re-Closers, and Fluence

Smart Grid Racking System

 Appropriate Electrical trade qualification with at least 5-years working on

utility scale electrical systems.

 Experience working with C&I or utility scale PV systems required, Battery

Energy Storage systems a plus. Experience with the following utility solar

inverter: Power Electronics HEC, Power Electronics HEC 1500V, AE 1000NX,

AE 500NX, SMA 750CP, TMEIC, Schneider CS 1670, Sungrow, and Power 0ne

Trio string inverter.

 PV Array Tracker systems: ATI (V2, V2.5, V3).

 Competence with relevant computer systems including but not limited to

CMMS, DAS/SCADA, equipment-specific maintenance programs, and

Microsoft Office programs.

 Ability to work remotely and utilize technology to stay connected to the

local team, as well as colleagues at administrative offices.

 Ability to lead a team and achieve goals with minimum direct supervision

and high degree of self-motivation and reliance.

 High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident-free

work environment.

 NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 Certification strongly preferred.

 College degree in a related field a plus.

 Ability to read and interpret equipment/facility schematics, maintenance

instructions, procedures/manuals, process/procedure documents.

 Personal values consistent with those of the AES: Safety First, Highest

Standards, and All Together.

 Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically

diverse organization.

 Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

 Positive, professional, and collaborative work ethic.

 Detail oriented, high-energy, adept at problem solving and time

management in sometimes high stress situations, highly organized.

Work Environment

 May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment,

hazardous materials, and chemicals.

 Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and

responsibilities.

 Occasional non-standard work hours as required to maintain necessary

plant readiness.

 Working outside in a normal solar power plant and/or office environment,

including high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas,

and possibly working at heights.

 Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and

ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on

plant equipment.

 As necessary, travel regionally in a company provided service vehicle and

use regional air travel to support company’s solar and storage assets.

 Must maintain a valid driver’s license.