Team Lead, Field Operations - Solar & BESS

AES Corporation; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Indiana Renewable Operations Team Lead with Solar (PV) and BESS maintenance expertise will guide field technicians and contractors to keep our solar and storage assets operating at peak efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across engineering and procurement.

You will oversee site activities at the Pike County BESS project, coordinate training, drive continuous improvement, and ensure documentation quality while working within

Qualifications

• Led teams to meet O&M goals in PV solar facilities.
• Supervised field operations with safety-first mindset.
• Managed maintenance activities for solar, BESS, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination with onsite technicians and third party teams.
• Identify and stop unsafe work; report hazards and incidents.
• Support safety committees and continuous improvement of O&M activities.
• Coordinate warranty claims with EPCs and vendors.
• Maintain relationships with plant owner representatives.
• Ensure site training and qualification efforts are planned and executed.
• Schedule and manage contractors and onboarding.
• Develop on-call schedules and respond to emergencies.
• Document service tickets, reports, and safety permits accurately.
• Collaborate with Engineering on investigations and change management.
• Track inventory with Procurement and initiate re-orders.
• Assist in construction/commissioning activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

5+ years supervisory

PV solar plants

OSHA 30

NFPA 70E

CMMS/DAS/SCADA

Electric utility experience

Communication skills

Read/interpret schematics

Education

Technical degree or bachelor’s in related field

Tools

CMMS

DAS/SCADA

Electrical maintenance programs

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.

At AES Indiana, we are dedicated to improving lives and making a difference. AES Indiana provides retail electric service to more than 500,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Indianapolis, as well as in portions of other Central Indiana communities surrounding Marion County. AES Indiana is part of The AES Corporation, one of the world’s largest global power companies. Together we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. The AES Indiana Renewable Operations team is looking for a Renewable Team Lead with Solar (PV), Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and/or Balance of Plant (BOP) Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience. This individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES Indiana operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and can take direction from Field Service Leadership. This role will work on our Pike County BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), project (the address of the site is 6418 N Blackburn Rd, Petersburg, IN 47567. The candidate must be able to commute daily to the site. A day in the life of the Field Operations Team Leader will include but is not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead coordination with onsite technicians, third party teams for solar PV and BESS site, and substation operations and maintenance efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations.
2. Stop unsafe work, report and correct unsafe conditions or hazards – review and submit applicable accident / incident report.
3. Work with and support the Regional Safety Committee.
4. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services.
5. Support, or lead as necessary, warranty claims processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors.
6. Maintain responsive and positive relationship with plant owner representatives.
7. Ensure the scheduling and implementation of site training and qualification efforts.
8. Assist in third-party contractor and vendor identification and onboarding– develop work scopes and manage and schedule contractors as needed.
9. Ensure the establishment of annual on-call schedule and communicate that schedule as needed to internal and external parties; respond to “after-hours” emergency situations as necessary.
10. 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, Excavation Permits, etc.).
11. Work with Engineering to review investigation results and/or recommendations from OEMs and institute plant solutions/modifications, document through change management system.
12. Collaborate with Procurement for accurate tracking of inventory levels – initiate re-order of consumables and spare parts as needed.
13. 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 team.
14. Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental requirements, regional and federal regulations, and company policies.
15. Stay abreast of applicable technical & safety standards and share with team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve goals.
• 5 years or more supervisory experience.
• Knowledgeable in the systems, processes and protocols guiding the operations and maintenance of industrial PV solar plants and electrical systems (OSHA standards, NFPA 70e, Lockout/ Tagout/Grounding, etc.).
• Operation of SEL relays, Pad Mounted Switch Gear, Re-Closers, Appropriate Electrical trade qualification with at least 5-years working on utility scale electrical systems.
• Experience working with C&I or utility scale power plants required, PV systems a plus.
• Competence with relevant computer systems including but not limited to CMMS, DAS/SCADA, equipment-specific maintenance programs, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work remotely and utilize technology to stay connected to the local team, as well as colleagues at administrative offices.
• Ability to lead a team and achieve goals with minimum direct supervision and high degree of self-motivation and reliance.
• High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident-free work environment.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 Certification.
• Technical degree or bachelor’s degree in a related field (plus).
• Ability to read and interpret equipment/facility schematics, maintenance instructions, procedures/manuals, process/procedure documents.
• Personal values consistent with those of the 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 sometimes high stress situations, highly organized.

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, BESS site, 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. As necessary, travel regionally in a company provided service vehicle and use regional air travel to support company’s solar and storage assets. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Accelerating the future of energy

Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.