Team Leader, Field Operations

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

Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Problem solver - Driven by Excellence - Teammate - Accountable 

If these characteristics describe you, join us! 

This role is based in Spanish Fork, UT, and travelling to Kuna, ID; Mona, UT; and Parachute, CO is expected (25% of the time)

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead solar PV site, BESS, and substation operations and maintenance efforts, including 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 accurate 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 ( 6 technicians )Located in Kuna ID, Mona Utah and Parachute Colorado. 25% Travel Expected.  

• Find opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services. 

• Support or lead 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 required. 

• Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality documentation related to O&M activities, including 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 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 

• Ability to develop 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,  

• Appropriate Electrical trade qualification with at least 5-years working on utility scale electrical systems. 

• Experience working with utility scale PV systems required, Battery Energy Storage systems a plus.  Experience with utility size PV Solar inverters, Hitachi,Sungrow and SMA Inverters 

• PV Array Tracker systems: ATI (V2, V2.5, V3), NEXTracker, & Soltec SF7. 

• 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 apply technology to stay connected to the local team, as well as colleagues at administrative offices. 

• High degree of commitment to a quality safety and incident-free work environment. 

• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 Certification strongly preferred. 

• 7+ Years O&M Experience. 

• 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 cross-functional and geographically diverse organization. 

• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. 

• Positive and professional 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 necessary to maintain 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 offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and long-term success. Employees in this role are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness benefits, and an annual bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance. In addition, AES provides generous paid time off, including 22 days (176 hours) of PTO per year, plus 13 paid company holidays.

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. 

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.