Team Leader, Field Operations

Overview

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.

At AES Clean Energy, we're accelerating the future of energy, together, while transforming customer experience and delivering unique customer products and solutions. Field Operations Team Leaders support our expanding teams locally and help grow our portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) solar facilities while connecting the region to the broader Field Operations network.

Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player - Accountable

If these characteristics describe you, join our team's exciting journey!

• Lead and support technicians in their assigned location/region in performing preventive & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities.
• Plan, coordinate and manage the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to AES Clean Energy facilities and assist the Regional Field Operations Manager in planning to meet regional maintenance obligations.
• Work closely with the local team, Regional Manager, Engineering team, and others to remediate site issues and enhance the operating portfolio's performance.
• Coordinate and manage contractors engaged to support maintenance activities and ensuring AES Safety procedures are followed.
• Lead the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems of PV solar facilities and substations; based in Corsicana, Texas, reporting daily to the Armadillo Solar site with possible travel to other MISO region sites.
• Lead solar PV site, including advanced troubleshooting, in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations; responsible for Preventive and Corrective O&M activities assigned to the team.
• Stop unsafe work, report and correct unsafe conditions or hazards; review and submit applicable accident/incident reports; work with and support Regional Safety Committee.
• Provide performance and developmental leadership and feedback to the region's team; identify opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities.
• Support or lead as necessary warranty claims processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors.
• Ensure standard maintenance for vehicles and equipment and assist in addressing repair needs; coordinate usage of shared equipment.
• Schedule and implement site training and qualification efforts.
• Assist in third-party contractor and vendor identification and onboarding; develop work scopes and manage and schedule contractors as needed.
• Ensure the establishment of annual on-call schedule and communicate that schedule to internal and external parties; respond to after-hours emergency situations as necessary.
• Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality documentation related to O&M activities, including service tickets, maintenance reports, switching orders, and safety-related documentation (JHAs/JSAs, Safe Work Permits, LOTO, Energized Electrical Work Permits, Excavation Permits, etc.).
• Assist in team adoption of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Work with Engineering to review investigation results and/or recommendations from OEMs and institute plant solutions/modifications; document through change management system.
• Assist Planning and Procurement Teams to ensure 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 team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and…