Solar & BESS Technician I

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The AES Operations team is looking for a Solar Technician with BESS andsolidtroubleshooting experience. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, anddemonstratethe ability to lead, train, andwork withother field personnel. The position will be based in theCentral Massachusettsarea with minimal regional travel to attend tovarious siteneeds.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel to utility-scale solar and battery storage facilities in local region to perform preventative & correctivemaintenance

• Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating andmaintaininga powerfacility

• Coordinate and manage contractors engaged to support maintenanceactivities

• Provide limited support for commissioningactivities

• Lead/support warranty claims processes with vendors as needed.

• Ensurework is performedin accordance withEnvironmental and Safety requirements.

• Perform work independently and in teamenvironments

Desired Skills,Expertise,and Competencies:

• Proven experience with a variety of electrical equipment and knowledge of basicIT and remote communications equipment

• Experience withBESS (Battery Energy StorageSystems)a plus.

• Ability to prioritize and plan preventative & corrective maintenance on solar and battery storageequipment

• Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards andassistingin improving existing standards.

• Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverseorganization

• Pprofessionalism, and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

• Self-starter, developed interpersonal skills, and a strong workethicnecessary, results oriented

• Detail oriented with an ability to adapt to new challenges and summarize information to support key decisionmakers

• Demonstrated ability to research/interpret technical documents anddata

• Ability to read, write, and understandEnglish

• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to thecompany

• Maintains a current level of professionalknowledge

• Ability toestablishand maintain positive and professional workingrelationships

• Supports the development of a productive work culture and resilientteam

Education / Experience :

• Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications

• One or more years of experience as aPV (Photo Voltaic)O&M (Operations & Maintenance)solar technician

• One (1) or more years' experience inpower 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 powerfacilities

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)10 and NFPA 70e Certifications

Working Conditions:

• Working outside

• Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambienttemperatures,and high/low humidityareas

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plantequipment

• Requires use of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hardhat,appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)

• May berequiredto work around energized equipment, hazardousmaterials,andchemicals

• Occasionally requires lifting asappropriate toperform duties andresponsibilities

• Performs other duties asassigned

• Willingness to work overtime and respond to emergencies, asneeded

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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