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Solar Technician I
full-time•New York•$0k - $0k
About this role
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.
AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.
If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
The AES Operations team is looking for a Solar Technician with Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience. This individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES CE operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to take direction from Field Service leads. As AES CE grows to become one of the top tier IPPs in the industry, this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.
Applicants must be situated in the Western NY region.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Based out of your home, travel to distributed and utility-scale solar and battery storage facilities in the region to perform preventative & corrective maintenance
Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility
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, GPTech, SunGrow, and Solectria), Trackers (Soltec & ATI), Combiner Boxes, PV Modules, DC Collection equipment and systems, AC Collection and Distribution equipment
Provide limited support for commissioning activities
Support warranty claims processes with vendors as needed
Participates in training as required
Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
Perform work independently and in team environments
Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies:
Understands and promotes general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
Experience with electrical systems and familiarity of basic safety principles to included LOTO and Electrical Safety
Must have experience in operating personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software. Experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended
Maturity, integrity and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues
Promotes the operations team; strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate
High-energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic
Detail-oriented with an ability to synthesize sophisticated analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers
Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills
Ability to read, write and understand English
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
Demonstrates passion 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 to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip
Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum
Education / Experience:
Possess high school diploma or GED
Experience in solar system installation or energy storage systems an 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 and from home
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 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
Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Willingness to work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
Travel to sites outside typical area
What you'll do
- The Solar Technician I will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar and battery storage facilities. They will also assist with technical and administrative duties related to operating and maintaining power facilities.
About The AES Corporation
The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership. With this transformation comes a responsibility to work with a smarter approach, new thinking informed by past experiences, and with stronger collaboration between regulators and innovators, old systems and new technologies.
At AES, we partner with our organizations from industries of every kind, across all markets and at every stage of development, and we’ve been doing it for decades.
We know that every organization is at a unique place in their energy journey. A one-size fits all approach using outdated technology isn’t going to cut it. When you work with AES, you can expect to work in partnership with us to create innovative, customized energy solutions that deliver the most value to you and your energy goals while empowering the growth of your business.
Want to join us?
We’re looking for people to join us on that journey and care more about who you are than what’s on your resumé. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by improving the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. At AES, we invest in your development and empower you to continuously improve because we know when you’re at your best, that’s when we’ll make the greatest impact. We are AES. Come join us, and let’s accelerate the future of energy, together.
Join our team of innovators at: www.aes.com/careers
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