Senior Solar & BESS Technician II

The AES Corporation; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a seasoned Solar Technician for its AES CE operations in California. You will perform O&M activities on utility-scale solar plants in the Central Valley and Kern County, ensuring safety and reliability.

Candidates should have a two-year technical degree or journeyman qualifications, 3+ years PV O&M or 5+ years in power plants, and strong hands-on electrical/mechanical skills. The role offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Possess 2 year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications
• Three (3) or more years’ experience as a PV O&M solar technician or Five (5) or more years’ experience in a power plant and one (1) or more years’ experience in PV Solar O&M or construction
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application
• Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the utility-scale Solar Energy Plants located in California's Central Valley and Kern County
• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to: Fluence Battery System, AE 1000NX, AE 500NX, SMA 750CP, SMA SC2200-2750, DC Combiner boxes, ATI Trackers V2/V2.5/V3, NexTracker Tracker, First Solar Tracker, and high/medium/low voltage switching
• Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Communication

Technical skills

English literacy

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Fluence Battery System

AE 1000NX

AE 500NX

SMA 750CP

SMA SC2200-2750

DC Combiner boxes

NexTracker Tracker

First Solar Tracker

Voltage switching

Job description

The AES Corporation is seeking a seasoned Solar Technician for its AES CE operations in California. You will perform O&M activities on utility-scale solar plants in the Central Valley and Kern County, ensuring safety and reliability.

Candidates should have a two-year technical degree or journeyman qualifications, 3+ years PV O&M or 5+ years in power plants, and strong hands-on electrical/mechanical skills. The role offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.