Solar & BESS Technician I

AES CEis an established and rapidly growing renewable energy companywith regionalheadquarterslocatedin Salt Lake City,UT.This position will cover assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV sites and substations associated with the utility-scale Solar Energy Plantslocatedin Southern California. Primary sites are in the Antelope Valley arealocatedin North Los Angeles County.The AESOperations team is looking for a Solar/BESSTechnician with Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience. This individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES CEoperatesthe portfolio to standards that exceed industrybest-practice.The ideal candidate will be aself-starter, andhave the ability to take direction from Field Service leads. As AES CE grows to become one of the leading IPPs in the industry, this role willprovidean unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV, BESSsites and substations associated with the utility-scale Solar/BESSEnergy Plantslocatedin Southern California. Primary sitesare located inKern County,Antelope Valley arealocatedinLos Angeles County, andVictor Valley area in San Bernardino.

• Performs/assists with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to installed Inverters (SMA, Advanced Energy , Power Electronics, EATON, TMEIC,SunGrow, andSolectria), Trackers (NEXTracker, Voyager,& ATI), Combiner Boxes, PV Modules, DC Collection equipment and systems(Fluence, Samsung, and CATL), AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems.

• Performs/assists with routine maintenance work (electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting, basic Inverter troubleshooting), up to their capabilities, as assigned and/or directed by supervisor and work orders from the maintenance management system.

• Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders.

• Operates electrical and mechanical power plant systems.

• Participates in training asrequired.

• Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating andmaintaininga power plant.

• Mayassistwith site vegetation management plans including running tractors, riding mowers, and other vegetation maintenance equipment.

• Writes/assists with Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, OperatingInstructionsand otherdocuments as assigned.

• Ensures work is performedin accordance withEnvironmental and Safety requirements.

• May perform work independently and/or in work crews, depending upon skills and experience.

Desired Skills,Expertiseand Competencies:

• Understands and promotes general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the companyimprove uponthe standards in place.

• Experience with electrical systems and familiarityofbasic safety principlestoincludedLOTO and Electrical Safety.

• Must have experience inoperatingpersonalcomputer with technicalproficiencyofstandard business software. Experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended.

• Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functionaland geographically diverse organization.

• Maturity,professionalismand excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues.

• Promotes the site team;strong teamplayer and willing toassistothers when necessary andappropriate.

• High-energy, developed interpersonalskillsanda strongwork ethic.

• Detail-oriented with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges withcreativityand summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.

• Excellenthands onabilities with strong technical skills.

• Ability to read, write and understand English.

• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.

• Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.

• Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.

• Ability toestablishand maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals

• Communicatesopenly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.

• Modelsprofessional behaviors of conduct and decorum.

education / Experience:

• Possesshighschool diploma or GED.

• (Preferred) Possess Technical degree or Solar certification

• Experience in solar systeminstallationan asset.

• Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory Application, and/or basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Working outside in a normal solar power plant and/or office environment, including high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas, andpossibly workingat heights.

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.

• Requires useof wearpersonal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat,appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.).

• May berequiredto work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardousmaterialsand chemicals.

• Occasionally requires lifting asappropriate toperform duties and responsibilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work overtime and non-standard working hours asrequired.

• Must be able to pass random drug and alcohol tests as permitted by law