Team Leader, Substation Relay/SCADA

AES Corporation; Ben Davis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Team Leader – Relay/SCADA to guide a field team in relay testing, RTU maintenance, wiring construction, and substation readiness. You will ensure efficient scheduling, prepare job packages, and maintain clear communication between field crews, engineering, and management.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and adherence to quality and operational standards, with collaboration across departments to support outages, commissioning, and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Substation Operations and Maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated leadership or coordination experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience leading field technicians.
• Experience scheduling crews.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and long-term schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to validate readiness.
• Serve as primary liaison between technicians and other departments.
• Coordinate outages, commissioning and job dependencies.
• Track completion of work orders and test sheets; manage resources and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Collaboration

Safety

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SCADA systems

RTUs

Fiber systems

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. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.The Team Leader – Relay/SCADA is responsible for leading a team that performs relay testing, primary relay testing, RTU maintenance, wiring construction, fiber maintenance/testing and in-servicing duties of new relays and substations. This role ensures technicians are scheduled efficiently, verification that job packages are prepared in advance, and communication between field crews, internal departments, and management remains clear and timely. The Team Leader provides general direction, coordinates resources, and ensures all work meets safety, quality, and operational standards.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Support- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement- Conduct routine check-ins and performance feedback- Support onboarding and documentation of skill development of new techniciansScheduling & Workload Management- Create and maintain daily, weekly, and long-term schedules- Assign personnel based on skills, workload, and priorities- Monitor progress and adjust schedules as neededJob Preparation & Planning- Ensure all drawings, schematics, and job packages received are complete prior to start of work- Verify availability of all tools, materials, relays, wiring components, RTUs and test equipment- Coordinate with engineering and project teams to validate readinessCross-Department Coordination- Serve as primary liaison between technicians and other departments- Communicate scheduling, job status and field issues- Coordinate outages, commissioning and job dependenciesTechnical Oversight- Support field commissioning coordination activities- Review test reports, drawings and documentation for completenessAdministrative & Operational Responsibilities- Track completion of work orders and test sheets- Manage resources including overtime, travel and Per Diem- Support budgeting and quality assurance initiatives- Maintain clear communication with managementQualifications – Required- Understanding of Substation Operations and Maintenance practices- Demonstrated leadership or coordination experience- Strong communication and organizational skills- Experience leading field technicians- Experience scheduling crewsQualifications – Preferred- Background in relay protection, SCADA systems, RTUs, or fiber systems- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings- Knowledge of NERC standards and utility practices- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related fieldKey Competencies- Leadership & team development- Scheduling & coordination- Communication & collaboration- Quality and safety focusAES 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.