BESS Technician Apprentice

Location: California

## BESS Technician Apprentice Apply remote type:
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August 8, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
R1064340

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 WorkTM 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. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

** Summary
* * The BESS Technician Apprentice is an entry-level Field Operations role designed to develop future utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System technicians for AES Clean Energy. The apprentice works under the direction of qualified technicians and site leadership to learn safe BESS inspection, operation, maintenance, basic troubleshooting, documentation, and site support activities.

This role is intended for candidates who are dependable, safety focsafety-focusedsafety-focusedused, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in renewable energy and battery storage operations.
** Apprentice Will Learn
*** Battery Energy Storage System safety, equipment awareness, and safe work practices.
* Basic electrical fundamentals, inverter/PCS equipment, MV transformers, SCADA systems, and BESS assemblies.
* How to support inspections, preventive maintenance, alarm response, and troubleshooting equipment under supervision.
* How to read and follow procedures, OEM manuals, work instructions, drawings, and site documentation.
* How to complete work orders, inspection forms, maintenance records, and training documentation accurately.
** Essential Responsibilities
**** Safety and Site Conduct
*** Follow AES safety expectations, site procedures, Job Safety Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis requirements, pre-job briefings, and stop-work expectations.
* Learn and follow Lockout/Tagout and control-of-hazardous-energy practices only under authorized supervision.
* Use required PPE and maintained awareness of electrical, thermal, environmental, vehicle, heat stress, fall, and equipment hazards.
* Participate in safety meetings, site orientations, emergency drills, near-miss reporting, and incident prevention activities.
* Maintain good housekeeping and support a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
** BESS Operations and Maintenance Support
*** Assist qualified technicians with preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale BESS assets.
* Support visual inspections of BESS containers/enclosures, racks/modules, battery management systems, PCS/inverter equipment, transformers, switch gear, HVAC/thermal management systems, SCADA, fire detection/suppression interfaces, and balance-of-plant equipment.
* Assist with basic troubleshooting using approved procedures, OEM manuals, drawings, and technician direction.
* Support commissioning, seasonal readiness, outage work, equipment inspections, and punch-list closeout as assigned.
* Promptly communicate abnormal equipment conditions, alarms, leaks, damaged components, communication issues, thermal issues, or safety concerns.
** Training, Documentation, and Work Management
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