Solar & BESS Technician I

AES Corporation; Waikoloa (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Field Operations Technician 1 to join the team at Waikoloa on the Big Island. You will support preventive and corrective maintenance for PV solar systems, inverters, and BESS containers, collaborating with Senior Technicians to keep equipment operating efficiently.

Applicants should have 1 year of solar PV tech experience or 3 years in a power plant, and a technical degree or Journeyman qualification is a plus. Onsite work with some regional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to be part of the team and achieve goals.
• Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualification is a plus.
• 1 year of experience as a solar PV technician or 3 years in a power plant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Listen, collaborate, and apply advanced troubleshooting; support the team at solar+battery facilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PV solar modules, inverters, and BESS containers.
• Ensure safety and environmental obligations; produce high‑quality O&M documentation.

Skills

Team player

Education

Technical degree or Journeyman qualification

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. 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. We’re not just building a more sustainable future, we’re powering it.

A day in the life of the Field Operations Technician 1 will include, but is not limited to: Listen, collaborate, and apply advanced troubleshooting ability, take direct instruction from the Senior Technicians, and support the team at solar+battery facilities at Waikoloa (Big Island) and other sites currently under construction in performing preventative & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities. Build and be part of a motivated TEAM of technicians with the Team Leader to troubleshoot and repair all equipment at the facility safely and proactively. The equipment to learn and maintain includes PV solar modules, PV arrays, inverters, and battery energy storage system (BESS battery containers). Candidates must communicate well, use computers in the field, and bring a TEAM together and earn trust. Communicate effectively to solve complex issues with the site team. Effectively prioritize concerns and challenges and collaborate to develop a plan of action for correction. Work daily to ensure that all equipment is operating to maximum efficiency to keep our customers’ grid stable for power to the local communities. Assist, lead, coordinate, and support third party technicians in their site location in performing preventive & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities. Assist and coordinate the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to facility owners and assist the Team Leader and site technician in planning to meet site and regional maintenance obligations. Work closely with the Team Leader and technicians to remediate site issues and enhance the operating portfolio’s performance. Goal: maximum equipment availability. Safe and efficient operations is the name of the game at AES Clean Energy. Integrity, training, and qualification in our TEAM leads to best performance through ownership, level of knowledge, procedural compliance, a questioning attitude, and formal use of procedure are the pillars of performance WE strive for in our daily success. The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems of varying types and voltages – especially experience working with PV solar systems and substations (MV/HV). This position will be based onsite at Waikoloa solar+battery Facility on Big Island. Some remote work will be required in the support of the Hawaii region, and other sites that are under construction.

Key Responsibilities

Listen, collaborate, and apply your knowledge, skills, and abilities as Technician 1 including advanced troubleshooting in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations – Responsible for the preventative and Corrective O&M activities assigned to the team. Stop unsafe work, report and correct unsafe conditions or hazards – review and submit applicable accident / incident report. Work with and support the Lead Technician, and Regional Safety Manager. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services. Ensure standard maintenance for vehicles and equipment and assist in addressing repair needs, coordinate use of shared equipment. Assist or support warranty claims processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors. Assist in scheduling and implementing site training and qualification efforts. Assist in third-party contractor and vendor identification and onboarding– develop work scopes and manage and schedule contractors as needed. Assist the Team Leader and technicians and maintain an annual on-call schedule and communicate that schedule as needed to internal and external parties; respond to "after-hours" emergency situations as necessary. Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality documentation related to O&M activities, including but not limited to service tickets, maintenance reports, switching orders, and safety-related documentation such as JHAs/JSAs, Safe Work Permits, LOTO, Energized Electrical Work Permits, and excavation permits, etc.). You must be effective at communicating with a computer, IPAD, and IPHONE. Assist and ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels-initiate re-order of consumables and spare parts as needed. Assist and collaborate with procurement team for accurate tracking of inventory levels – initiate re-order of consumables and spare parts as needed. As needed, participate in the construction/commissioning of the facilities within the region to ensure a high-quality build, successful commissioning, timely project punch list closeout, and smooth transition of responsibility to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Team. Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental (EHSS) requirements, regional and federal regulations, and AES company policies. Stay abreast of applicable technical & safety standards and share with the team. Assist, perform and lead other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Skills and Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to be part of the team and achieve goals. Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualification a plus (appropriate electrical trade qualification); one (1) year of experience as a solar PV technician or 3 years’ experience in a power plant preferred (Utility scale electrical systems). Combiner Box: 1500 Vdc; Inverter: 3 phase 850Vac; ACDC: 1216-1500 Vdc operating range; DCDC: 625-1475 Vdc SOC voltage range; BESS container (E4L): 1312 V