Solar Technician II

AES Corporation is seeking a Solar Technician II in Salt Lake City, UT, to manage operations and maintenance of utility-scale solar sites in Michigan. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, ensuring safety standards, and potentially traveling for project support. Candidates should have 3+ years of PV O&M experience or 5+ years in power plants with PV experience. This position requires daily commuting to the Calhoun County Solar site.
## Join AES Corporation in Shaping the Future of Energy

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 company at the forefront of the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries and $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. We're ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022. As we work toward meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, we're committed to developing innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers that set the pace for rapid global decarbonization.

AES Clean Energy, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy company. We're looking for a Solar Technician II to join our Operations team and play a pivotal role in managing our utility-scale solar energy portfolio in Michigan.

## The Role

This position covers assigned operations and maintenance (O&M) activities associated with solar PV sites and substations at our Calhoun County Solar facility (located at 13725 26 Mile Road, Albion, Michigan 49224). You'll be responsible for ensuring that AES CE operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to build, train, and lead other field personnel. As AES CE continues its growth to become one of the leading independent power producers in the industry, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.

You must be able to commute daily to the Calhoun County Solar site. Some travel to Nebraska to support our Platteview project (Yutan, NE) might be required.

## Principal Duties and Responsibilities

You'll be responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV sites and substations at utility-scale Solar Energy Plants. Your work will include performing corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which you are qualified to safely and efficiently perform. Equipment you'll work with includes Sun. Grow 3150, Sun. Grow 3600, Nextracker XTR systems, and high, medium, and low voltage switching equipment. You'll prepare and implement switching and clearance orders, perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility, and ensure all work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements. You may perform work independently and/or in work crews.

## What We're Looking For

### Experience Requirements

You should have three (3) or more years of experience as a PV O&M solar technician, OR five (5) or more years of experience in a power plant and one (1) or more years of experience in PV Solar O&M or construction. You'll need demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application, plus basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.

### Skills and Competencies

Shown experience with a multitude of electrical and construction projects and knowledge of basic IT equipment are essential. You'll demonstrate a thorough understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards while helping the company improve upon the standards in place. You must be able to excel in a multi-functional and geographically diverse organization while maintaining integrity and professionalism. Excellent verbal and written social skills with leaders and colleagues, combined with high energy, developed interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic are critical.

You should be meticulous with the ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity, and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers. We value demonstrated skill in research, highly technical equipment, and engineering. Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills are essential, along with the ability to operate a personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.

You must be able to read, write, and understand English, demonstrate knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations, and show proactivity for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company. Maintain a current level of professional knowledge by focusing on personal growth and development through actively seeking feedback and responding with action. The ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with all individuals is vital. Communicate openly and honestly without engaging in gossip, model professional behaviors of conduct and decorum, and be a strong teammate willing to assist others when appropriate.

## Working Conditions

This position involves working outside in normal plant and/or office environments, including working at heights, high and low ambient temperatures, and high and low humidity areas. The role requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data. You'll be required to wear personal protective safety equipment including respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, and ear plugs. You may be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals. Occasionally the position requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities. You must be prepared to work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.

## Why Join AES

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. We respect all backgrounds, differences, and perspectives, which 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.

Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. 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.