Team Lead, Field Operations - Solar & BESS

AES Corporation

Palmdale (CA)

On-site

USD 119,500 - 149,175

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Field Services Team Leader to direct solar PV site, battery storage, and related substation operations and maintenance across the region. You will lead a team of 4–10 technicians, ensure safety compliance, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement in field service delivery.

Responsibilities include training, incident reporting, CMMS adoption, and collaboration with Engineering to implement solutions.

Qualifications

Proven ability to lead a team and achieve goals; 3+ years supervisory experience a plus
Knowledge of PV solar plant operations, electrical systems, OSHA NFPA 70E, LOTO/grounding
Experience with utility-scale electrical systems and related equipment

Responsibilities

Lead PV site, BESS, and substation O&M activities with safety and environmental compliance
Manage after-hours emergencies and on-call schedules
Provide leadership and development feedback to regional team (4–10 technicians)
Coordinate training, onboarding, and contractor management
Maintain documentation (service tickets, reports, permits) and CMMS adoption
Support plant solutions/modifications with engineering and change management
Ensure inventory tracking and timely parts reordering
Oversee project commissioning and smooth Operations handover

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

English communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Electrical trade qualification

College degree in related field

NFPA 70E/OSHA 30 Certification

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, 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 Clean Energy, we're accelerating the future of energy, together, while transforming customer experience and delivering unique customer products and solutions. Field Services Team Leaders support our expanding teams locally and help grow our portfolio of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar+ Battery storage facilities while connecting the region to the broader Field Services network.

Safety First - Self-starter - Entrepreneurial Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player - Accountable

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

A day in the life of the Field Services Team Leader will include, but is not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

Lead solar PV site, BESS, and substation operations and maintenance efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations - Responsible for the Preventive 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 Regional Safety Committee.
Working with Regional O&M Manager, provide performance and developmental leadership and feedback to the members of the region's team (typically 4-10 technicians).
Find opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services.
Support, or lead as necessary, warranty claims processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors.
Ensure standard maintenance for vehicles and equipment and assist in addressing repair needs, coordinate usage of shared equipment.
Schedule and implement 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.
Establish 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, Excavation Permits, etc.).
Assist in team adoption of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Work with Engineering to review investigation results and/or recommendations from OEMs and institute plant solutions/modifications, document through change management system.
Ensure 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 team.
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental requirements, regional and federal regulations, and company policies.
Stay abreast of applicable technical & safety standards and share with team.
Facilitate effective communication for all activities using phone, email, and other business software such as our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Perform/lead other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by Region Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Proven ability to lead a team and achieve goals. 3 years or more supervisory experience is a plus.
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, and Fluence Smart Grid Racking System
Appropriate Electrical trade qualification with at least 5-years working on utility scale electrical systems.
Experience working with C&I or utility scale PV systems required, Battery Energy Storage systems a plus. Experience with the following utility solar inverter: Power Electronics HEC, Power Electronics HEC 1500V, AE 1000NX, AE 500NX, SMA 750CP, TMEIC, Schneider CS 1670, Sungrow, and Power 0ne Trio string inverter.
PV Array Tracker systems: ATI (V2, V2.5, V3).
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 use 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 strongly preferred.
College degree in a related field a 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 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.

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 $119,500 and $149,175/year; 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 also includes annual bonus.