Team Lead, Field Operations - Solar & BESS

Renewable Team Lead

The AES Indiana Renewable Operations team is looking for a Renewable Team Lead with Solar (PV), Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and/or Balance of Plant (BOP) Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience. This individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES Indiana operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and can take direction from Field Service Leadership.

This role will work on our Pike County BESS(Battery Energy Storage System), project (the address of the site is 6418 N Blackburn Rd, Petersburg, IN 47567. The candidate must be able to commute daily to the site.

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

• Lead and support AES Technicians and/or third-party 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 facility owners and assist the Renewable Energy Manager in planning to meet maintenance obligations.
• Work closely with the Renewable Energy 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 managing technical maintenance teams for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems of varying types and voltages – especially experience working with PV solar systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and substations. This position will be based on site near Petersburg, Indiana – some remote work may be required, but this is not a full-time remote work position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coordination with onsite technicians, third party teams for solar PV and BESS site, and substation operations and maintenance efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations.
• Stop unsafe work, report and correct unsafe conditions or hazards – review and submit applicable accident / incident report. Work with and support the Regional Safety Committee.
• 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.
• Maintain responsive and positive relationship with plant owner representatives.
• Ensure the scheduling and implementation of 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 as needed 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 but not limited to service tickets, maintenance reports, switching orders, and safety-related documentation (such as JHAs/JSAs, Safe Work Permits, LOTO, Energized Electrical Work Permits, Excavation Permits, etc.).
• Work with Engineering to review investigation results and/or recommendations from OEMs and institute plant solutions/modifications, document through change management system.
• Collaborate with Procurement for 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 environmental requirements, regional and federal regulations, and company policies.
• Stay abreast of applicable technical & safety standards and share with team.
• Facilitate effective…