Líder de Subestaciones - Operaciones Avanzadas

AES Corporation; Mejillones; On-site; CLP 20,088,000 - 35,712,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in the Antofagasta region seeks a Substation Senior Operator to lead and coordinate the operation of one or more substations, following dispatcher instructions and safety standards.

You will supervise staff and contractors, perform inspections, verify equipment status, and report issues. A technical electrical degree and at least five years of field experience are required, with a valid B-class license and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electricity, Electrical Technician, Instrumentation, Electromechanics or related electrical/electronic specialty (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the electrical field.
• Valid B-class driver’s license (required).
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Interconnected System and sector regulations.
• Knowledge of automation and SCADA systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of SAP and substation equipment software (desirable).
• Knowledge of protection, control and communication equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret alarms, schematics and control systems.
• Mountain Altitude Management Course and First Aid (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate the operation of one or more substations, directing and/or performing maneuvers and inspections as instructed by the dispatcher.
• Supervise work and operations carried out in the facilities, ensuring quality, continuity, and service availability.
• Coordinate substation operation and related logistics, leading staff and contractors as necessary.
• Conduct periodic inspections of substation yards, electrical rooms, control systems, and associated equipment.
• Verify correct functioning of equipment, monitoring systems, instruments, protection, and communications.
• Perform operational maneuvers following authorized procedures and current regulations.
• Report risk conditions, anomalies or situations that could affect operation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate actions to protect people, facilities and assets.
• Participate in failure analysis, produce technical reports and improvement proposals for facility operation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards set by the company.

Skills

Alarm and schematics reading

Education

Technical degree in Electricity

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

SCADA systems

Substation software

Job description

The AES Corporation in the Antofagasta region seeks a Substation Senior Operator to lead and coordinate the operation of one or more substations, following dispatcher instructions and safety standards.

You will supervise staff and contractors, perform inspections, verify equipment status, and report issues. A technical electrical degree and at least five years of field experience are required, with a valid B-class license and proficiency with Microsoft Office.