Specialist, O&M

About the role

The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. The company has earned prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across its markets and was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

This O&M Specialist role is based in Churubusco, NY and requires a daily commute. It is a supervisory and administrative position that includes both management of technicians and performance of office administrative duties. The position is responsible for non-technical duties on site, ensuring technician training and procedures are tracked and up to date. Key focus areas include managing the parts warehouse, assisting with personnel issues per company policy, collaborating with other sites on AES values and procedures, and assisting with the growth and leadership of technicians. Some travel (10–15%) is required in the first year for training seminars and cross-site training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
• Assure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Ensure parts are tracked exiting/entering the facility along with maintenance consumables.
• Ensure facility invoices are tracked and submitted 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 Manager on correcting budget variances.
• Forecast balance of year budget on a monthly, or as needed basis.
• Maintain and complete tactical processes in a team oriented, multi-discipline environment.
• Complete other tasks as requested by the Regional Manager.
• Ensure compliance with local contractual requirements, such as complaint log filing and required publication of company information.
• Assist with coordination of landowner concerns as they arise.
• Encourage safety, integrity and ownership that does not rely on force or manipulation.
• Champion technician development/advancement in Technician Level Advancement Program.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3–5 years’ related experience required; working in a power plant environment preferred.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Planning, organizational and good decision-making skills.
• Capability to multi-task and prioritize work for the team.
• Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities & schedules.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based efficiency tools.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Technical/Electronic Degree or minimum 3 years of work experience in electrical/electronic repair industry, mechanical field.

Skills

• Possess high safety and environmental awareness.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to optimally communicate and interact with diverse groups.
• Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change.

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $68,000 and $81,600 per year; base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package also includes an annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.