Team Leader, Field Operations - Solar & BESS

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At AES Clean Energy, we're accelerating the future of energy, together, while transforming customer experience and delivering unique customer products and solutions. We're looking for a Field Services Team Leader to 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.

The candidate must reside within a radius that covers the area between Albany, NY, and Worcester, MA.

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.

• 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 4-7 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 of shared equipment.

• Schedule and implement site training and qualification efforts.

• Assist in…