Team Leader II, T&D

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Team Leader for the Development Center to guide and mentor Electric Line Technician trainees. This leadership role focuses on hands-on learning, safety mindset, and preparing the next generation of utility professionals for successful careers.

You will partner with operations leaders, trainers, and safety experts to tailor training to real-world needs, while maintaining records, developing materials, and supporting onboarding and readiness

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Fully qualified line experience or comparable electric utility field operations experience.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, restoration practices, and safety standards.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing others in technical or field-based environments.
• Understanding of safety requirements, work methods, switching principles, job briefing practices, and utility operating procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and support operational or emergency response activities when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily training and development activities, including skills practice, safety discussions, job planning, practical exercises, and performance evaluations.
• Coach and mentor employees on safe work practices, construction standards, equipment operation, hazard recognition, switching awareness, and professional expectations.
• Foster a culture where safety, learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued every day.
• Partner with field leadership, training personnel, safety professionals, and operations teams to align training experiences with real-world business and operational needs.
• Monitor participant progress, identify development opportunities, and provide constructive feedback that supports growth and success.
• Support the creation and maintenance of training materials, lesson plans, practical assessments, skill documentation, and qualification records.
• Maintain training facilities, vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Support onboarding, employee progression programs, and readiness assessments for operational roles.
• Maintain accurate records related to training participation, skill attainment, observations, coaching discussions, and assessment outcomes.
• Participate in storm response and restoration efforts, providing field support, onboarding assistance, scouting activities, and other operational support as needed.
• Contribute ideas that improve training effectiveness, consistency, employee engagement, and workforce readiness.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Safety training

Utility operations

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Team Leader, Development Center

Are you passionate about developing people, promoting safety, and sharing your technical expertise? Join our team as a Team Leader, Development Center, where you will play a key role in preparing future Electric Line Technicians for successful careers in the field.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will guide and mentor employees through hands‑on learning experiences, helping them build the skills, confidence, and safety mindset needed to perform essential utility work. You'll work closely with operations leaders, trainers, and safety professionals while directly influencing workforce development and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced utility professional who enjoys coaching others, fostering teamwork, and contributing to the long‑term success of both employees and the organization.

What You’ll Do

As a Team Leader, Development Center, you will:

• Lead daily training and development activities, including skills practice, safety discussions, job planning, practical exercises, and performance evaluations.
• Coach and mentor employees on safe work practices, construction standards, equipment operation, hazard recognition, switching awareness, and professional expectations.
• Foster a culture where safety, learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued every day.
• Partner with field leadership, training personnel, safety professionals, and operations teams to align training experiences with real-world business and operational needs.
• Monitor participant progress, identify development opportunities, and provide constructive feedback that supports growth and success.
• Support the creation and maintenance of training materials, lesson plans, practical assessments, skill documentation, and qualification records.
• Maintain training facilities, vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Support onboarding, employee progression programs, and readiness assessments for operational roles.
• Maintain accurate records related to training participation, skill attainment, observations, coaching discussions, and assessment outcomes.
• Participate in storm response and restoration efforts, providing field support, onboarding assistance, scouting activities, and other operational support as needed.
• Contribute ideas that improve training effectiveness, consistency, employee engagement, and workforce readiness.

What You’ll Bring

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every preferred qualification.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Fully qualified line experience or comparable electric utility field operations experience.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, restoration practices, and safety standards.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing others in technical or field-based environments.
• Understanding of safety requirements, work methods, switching principles, job briefing practices, and utility operating procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and support operational or emergency response activities when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a crew leader, team lead, mentor, safety representative, field trainer, or similar leadership role.
• Experience supporting apprenticeship, technical training, qualification, or progression programs.
• Experience developing training resources, assessment tools, work standards, or learning materials.

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.