Solar & BESS Technician II

About the role

AES Clean Energy is seeking a Field Operations Solar & BESS Technician II to support our expanding teams locally and help grow our portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) facilities. This position will be based onsite at Waikoloa Solar+BESS Power Plant (Maui) and may require some remote work.

Responsibilities

• Listen, collaborate, and apply advanced troubleshooting ability, taking direct instruction from Senior Technicians, and support the team at solar+battery facilities at Kuihelani Solar and BESS site (Maui) and other sites currently under construction.
• Perform preventive & corrective maintenance and support ongoing construction activities.
• Build and be part of a motivated TEAM of technicians with the Lead Technician to troubleshoot and repair all equipment at the facility safely and proactively.
• Communicate effectively to solve complex issues with the site team, and the AES Clean Energy engineers across North America.
• Effectively prioritize a long list of concerns and challenges and collaborate to develop a plan of action for correction.
• Work daily to ensure that all equipment is operating to maximum efficiency to keep our customers’ grid stable for power to the local communities.
• Assist, lead, coordinate, and support third party technicians in their site location in performing preventive & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities.
• Willing to travel between islands and U.S. Mainland to support operations as needed.
• Assist and coordinate the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to facility owners and assist the Team Leader and Lead Technician in planning to meet site and regional maintenance obligations.
• Work closely with the Team Lead and technicians to remediate site issues and enhance the operating portfolio’s performance.
• Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality documentation related to O&M activities.
• Communicate with a computer, iPad, and iPhone.
• Assist and ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels, initiate re-order of consumables and spare parts as needed.
• Assist and collaborate with procurement team for 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 and Maintenance (O&M) Team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental (EHSS) requirements, regional and federal regulations, and AES company policies.
• Stay abreast of applicable technical & safety standards and share with the team.
• Assist, perform and lead other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to be part of the team and achieve goals.
• Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualification a plus (appropriate electrical trade qualification).
• Three (3) years of experience as a solar PV technician or five (5) years’ experience in a power plant preferred (Utility scale electrical systems).
• 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 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 relays, pad mounted switchgear, PV modules, PV arrays, inverters, and battery storage containers.
• Maturity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing; developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret technical documents and data; Must be results oriented, a "fixer of things", with a "Do what I do" leadership philosophy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and electrical theory application.
• Competence with relevant computer systems including but not limited to CMMS, DAS/SCADA, equipment-specific maintenance programs, and Microsoft Office programs.
• High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident-free work environment.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 Certification.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be physically fit.
• 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.