Team Lead, Field Operations - Solar & BESS

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** 25 million customers worldwide.
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** 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.

Job Description At AES Clean Energy, we’re accelerating the future of energy, together, while transforming customer experience and delivering unique customer products and solutions.  Field Services Team Leaders support our expanding teams locally and help grow our portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar+ Battery storage facilities while connecting the region to the broader Field Services network.
* Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player - Accountable
* If these characteristics describe you, join our team’s exciting journey!

A day in the life of the Field Services Team Leader will include, but is not limited to:

Lead and support the team of 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 Services Manager in planning to meet regional maintenance obligations. Work closely with the 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.

The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems of varying types and voltages – experience working with PV solar systems, Battery Energy Storage systems, and substations.
** This position will be based in our “Central 2 Region”**, with regular regional travel to attend to site and team needs in Lancaster/Rosamond California area.  
** Candidate must live in the Rosamond, Lancaster, or Palmdale area or willing to relocate within 60 days after start date.
**** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead solar PV site, BESS, and substation operations and maintenance efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations – Responsible for the 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 report.  Work with and support Regional Safety Committee.
* Working with Regional O&M Manager, provide performance and developmental leadership and feedback to the members of the region’s team (typically 4-10 technicians).
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services.
* 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…