Solar & BESS Technician II

About the role

AES is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. The AES Operations team is looking for a seasoned Solar & BESS Technician with field experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV sites and substations associated with the utility-scale Solar Energy Plants located in Southern Arizona.
• 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:
• Power Electronics HEP
• Power Electronics HEC 1500V
• Power Electronics HEMAE 1000NX
• AE 500NX
• Eaton XPert 1670
• Ingecon Sun 1110T
• LTL U B400
• SMA 750C
• SMA SC2200-2750
• SunGrow 3150
• SunGrow 3600
• DC Combiner boxes
• ATI Trackers V2, V2.5, V3
• NexTracker Tracker
• First Solar Tracker
• High, Medium, Low voltage Switching
• 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.

Requirements

• Proven 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 collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
• Maturity, professionalism and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues.
• Demonstrated proficiency 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.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
• Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
• Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
• Willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.

Qualifications

• Possess 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications.
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with an ability to synthesize complex analysis.
• Approach new challenges with creativity.
• Summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.

Benefits

Working outside. Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas. Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment. Requires use of wear personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.). May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals. Occasional travel to sites outside typical area.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with some weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Company Vehicle and Gas Card

A company vehicle and gas card are provided for commuting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.