Solar & BESS Technician

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, 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.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition.

AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. 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 more sustainable future, we’re powering it.

A day in the life of the Field Operations Technician 1 will include, but is not limited to:
Listen, collaborate, and apply advanced troubleshooting ability, take direct instruction from the Senior Technicians, and support the team at solar+battery facilities at Waikoloa (Big Island) and other sites currently under construction in performing preventative & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities. Build and be part of a motivated TEAM of technicians with the Team Leader to troubleshoot and repair all equipment at the facility safely and proactively.

The equipment to learn and maintain includes PV solar modules, PV arrays, inverters, and battery energy storage system (BESS battery containers). Candidates must communicate well, use computers in the field, and bring a TEAM together and earn trust. Communicate effectively to solve complex issues with the site team. Effectively prioritize concerns and challenges and collaborate to develop a plan of action for correction.

Work daily to ensure that all equipment is operating to maximum efficiency to keep our customers’ grid stable for power to the local communities. Assist, lead, coordinate, and support third party technicians in their site location in performing preventive & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities. Assist and coordinate the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to facility owners and assist the Team Leader and site technician in planning to meet site and regional maintenance obligations.

Work closely with the Team Leader and technicians to remediate site issues and enhance the operating portfolio’s performance. Goal: maximum equipment availability. Safe and efficient operations is the name of the game at AES Clean Energy. Integrity, training, and qualification in our TEAM leads to best performance through ownership, level of knowledge, procedural compliance, a questioning attitude, and formal use of procedure are the pillars of performance WE strive for in our daily success.

• Listen, collaborate, and apply your knowledge, skills, and abilities as Technician 1 including advanced troubleshooting in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations – Responsible for the preventative 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 report.
• Work with and support the Lead Technician, and Regional Safety Manager.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services.
• Ensure standard maintenance for vehicles and equipment and assist in addressing repair needs, coordinate use of shared equipment.
• Assist or support warranty claims processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors.
• Assist in scheduling and implementing site training and qualification efforts.
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