BESS Technician II AES Corporation : Arizona Category: Technician

The AES Operations team is looking for a Battery Energy Storage Technician II with solid troubleshooting experience. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, and demonstrate the ability to lead, train, and work with other field personnel.

This role will be based in Dateland, AZ

• Travel to energy storage facilities in local region to perform preventative & corrective maintenance on GPTech and EPC Inverters
• Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining an energy storage facility
• Coordinate and manage contractors engaged to support maintenance activities
• Provide limited support for commissioning activities
• Lead/support warranty claims processes with vendors as needed.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• Perform work independently and in team environments
• Must express emotional intelligence and work well with others in a collaborative environment

• Proven experience with a variety of electrical equipment and knowledge of basic IT (Information Technology) and remote communications equipment
• Experience with Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Technology or Energy Storage a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and plan preventative & corrective maintenance on energy storage equipment.
• Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and assisting in improving existing standards.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization
• Maturity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Self-starter, developed interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic necessary
• Detail oriented with an ability to adapt to new challenges and summarize information to support key decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to research/interpret technical documents and data
• Results oriented fixer of things, with a "do as I do" leadership philosophy
• Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Speaking and understanding Spanish and Portuguese is a plus
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company
• Maintains a current level of professional knowledge
• Focus on personal growth and team development
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships
• Supports the development of a productive work culture and resilient team
• Desire to learn new things and teach others

• Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications
• Two or more years of experience as a Energy Storage O&M (Operations & Maintenance) technician
• Five (5) or more years' experience in power generation

• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and electrical theory application
• Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 and NFPA 70e Certifications
• Knowledge of NFPA 855