Solar & BESS Technician II

## AES CE is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. The AES Operations team is looking for a seasoned Solar Technician with field experience. This position will cover assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV sites and substations associated with the utility-scale Solar Energy Plants located in Arizona. 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 build, train and lead other field personnel. As AES CE grows to become one of the leading IPPs in the industry, this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.## ## This job will be based in
** Dateland, AZ**. A company vehicle and gas card are provided for commuting.## The AES Operations team is looking for an experienced
** Solar Technician II
** with field 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 build, train and lead other field personnel. As AES CE grows to become one of the leading IPPs in the industry, this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.##

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** Principal Duties and Responsibilities**:* ## Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV sites and substations associated with the utility-scale Solar Energy Plants located in Southern Arizona. Primary sites are located in Casa Grande, Phoenix, Globe, and Yuma areas.* ## 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, GPTech, and Solectria, Sun Grow), Trackers (NEXTracker & ATI), Combiner Boxes, PV Modules, DC Collection equipment and systems, AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems, CEN Containers, Samsung Batteries.
* ## Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the PV solar and Energy Storage sites and substations associated with the utility-scale and distribution scale PV Solar and Energy Storage.* ## 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, transformers, battery modules, PV modules, Trackers, DC Collection equipment, Battery modules, AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems.
* ## Performs/assists with routine maintenance work (electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration, basic Inverter troubleshooting), up to their capabilities, as assigned and/or directed by supervisor and work orders from the maintenance management system.* ## Prepares and perform switching HV, MV and LV equipment.* ## Understands and executes the equipment clearance (LOTO) using set procedures. Follow and issue Job Safety Analysis/Work Authorization/Confined Space/Hot Work Permits as per instructions of established safety procedures.
* ## Operates electrical and mechanical power plant systems.* ## Participates in training as required. Some training may require limited travel.* ## Operate PV Solar and BESS facility in compliance with NERC standards and report concerned entities as required.* ## Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power plant.* ## Writes/assists with Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions, and other documents as assigned.
* ## Organize and maintain files, drawings, and other documentation processes* ## Order and coordinate materials and services necessary for the repair, maintenance, and construction of systems* ## Ability to collect data, analyze data, and optimize process* ## Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.* ## May perform work independently and/or in work crews, depending upon skills and experience.
* ## Must express emotional intelligence and be a collaborative team contributor.##
** Desired Skills, Expertise and Proficiencies**:* ## 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 include 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.* ## Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.* ## Integrity and excellent communication skills,…