Solar & BESS Technician I

Achieve Your Vision

Join The AES Corporation, a global leader in renewable energy, where your contributions shape the future. With a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries, AES is dedicated to sustainability and innovation. Ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, AES is committed to making a positive impact.

A Day in the Life

• Listen, collaborate, and apply advanced troubleshooting ability
• Take direct instruction from Senior Technicians
• Support the team at solar+battery facilities at Waikoloa (Big Island)
• Perform preventative & corrective maintenance
• Support ongoing construction activities
• Work safely and proactively to ensure equipment operates efficiently
• Communicate effectively to solve complex issues
• Assist third-party technicians in maintenance and construction activities
• Coordinate with the Team Leader and technicians to remediate site issues
• Ensure equipment availability and safe, efficient operations

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team and achieve goals
• Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualification (preferably in electrical trade)
• One (1) year of experience as a solar PV technician or three (3) years’ experience in a power plant
• Combiner Box: 1500 Vdc; Inverter: 3 phase 850Vac; ACDC: 1216-1500 Vdc operating range; DCDC: 625-1475 Vdc SOC voltage range; BESS container (E4L): 1312 Vdc MAX operating range
• Knowledgeable in systems, processes, and protocols guiding the operations and maintenance of industrial PV solar plants and electrical systems
• Experience with relays, pad-mounted switchgear, PV modules, PV arrays, inverters, and battery storage containers
• Maturity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills
• Results-oriented, enthusiastic problem solver, and strong work ethic
• Competence with relevant computer systems including CMMS, DAS/SCADA, equipment-specific maintenance programs, and Microsoft Office programs
• High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and incident-free work environment
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 Certification