Solar Technician I

AES US; Hawaii; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company at the forefront of the global energy revolution as a Solar Technician I. This role involves supporting the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to troubleshoot and repair equipment, while also contributing to a sustainable future. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to energize your career with a leader in the industry.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ability to research and interpret technical documents.
• Knowledge of industrial PV solar plants and electrical systems.
• Detail-oriented and adept at time management.

Responsibilities

• Support solar and battery facilities with maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with team to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Coordinate field services delivery and maintain safety.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Electrical fundamentals

Safety culture commitment

Education

Technical degree or Journeyman qualification

One year experience as a solar PV technician

Three years experience in a power plant

Tools

CMMS

DAS/SCADA

Microsoft Office

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 (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

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 cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

At AES Clean Energy, we are transforming the customer experience and delivering unique products and solutions. As a Solar Technician I, you will support our expanding local teams and help grow our portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) facilities, connecting the region to the broader Field Operations network. We are looking for a seasoned Solar Technician with advanced troubleshooting experience who is a self-starter, can take direct instruction from Senior Technicians, and has the ability to lead, train, and teach other technicians.

Energetic - Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player - Responsible & Accountable

If these characteristics describe you, join our team’s exciting journey!

A day in the life of the Solar Technician I will include, but is not limited to:

• Listen, collaborate, and apply advanced troubleshooting skills while taking direct instruction from Senior Technicians.
• Support the team at solar+battery facilities at Kuihelani Maui and other sites under construction, performing preventative and 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.
• Learn and maintain equipment including PV solar modules, PV arrays, inverters, and BESS battery containers.
• Communicate effectively to solve complex issues with the site team, prioritize concerns, and develop action plans for correction.
• Ensure all equipment operates at maximum efficiency to keep our customers’ grid stable for local communities.
• Assist, lead, coordinate, and support third-party technicians in performing preventive and corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities.
• Coordinate the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to facility owners and assist the Team Leader 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, aiming for maximum equipment availability.
• Uphold safe and efficient operations, integrity, training, and qualification within the team to achieve best performance through ownership, knowledge, procedural compliance, a questioning attitude, and formal use of procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team and achieve goals.
• Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualification is a plus; one year of experience as a solar PV technician or three years of experience in a power plant preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the systems, processes, and protocols guiding the operations and maintenance of industrial PV solar plants and electrical systems.
• Maturity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret technical documents and data.
• Enthusiasm for solving problems, maintaining a current level of knowledge, and teaching others on the team.
• Knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and electrical theory application.
• Competence with relevant computer systems including CMMS, DAS/SCADA, equipment-specific maintenance programs, and Microsoft Office programs.
• High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident-free work environment.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment/facility schematics, maintenance instructions, procedures/manuals, and process/procedure documents.
• Personal values consistent with those of AES: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional, and geographically diverse organization.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, professional, and collaborative work ethic.
• Detail-oriented, high-energy, adept at problem-solving and time management in high-stress situations, highly organized.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. without assisted lift device or another employee.
• Must have eyesight corrected to 20/20 and good hearing. Candidates cannot be color blind.
• Must be able to work in a power plant environment, 24/7 as needed to provide power to our valued customers and communities in Hawaii. Must be flexible and able to work overtime daily, 2-3 hours.

Work Environment:

• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Occasional non-standard work hours as required to maintain necessary plant readiness.
• Working outside in a normal solar power plant and/or office environment, including high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas, and possibly working at heights.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment. Candidates must be physically fit.
• As necessary, travel regionally in a company-provided service vehicle and use regional air travel to support the company’s solar and storage assets.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

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.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $32.50 and $39.10/Hourly; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.