Field Services Team Leader - Cavalier Solar Project

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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+storage facilities while connecting the region to the broader Field Services network.

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

Provide site‑level leadership and oversight for field operations at AES Clean Energy facilities, supporting a team of technicians responsible for maintenance and construction‑related activities. Serve as the primary on‑site partner to the Regional Field Services Manager, Engineering, and other internal stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations and strong asset performance. Support coordination of internal teams and external partners while reinforcing AES safety expectations and operational standards.

The successful candidate will bring experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems across varying voltages, with exposure to utility‑scale PV solar systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and substations.

This role is based in the Elberon, VA area, with occasional travel to support site and team needs across the Mid‑Atlantic region. This is a local position, and candidates must be located within 60 minutes of the project site.

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 assigned preventive and corrective O&M activities.

• Serve as a safety leader by stopping unsafe work, identifying and correcting hazards, and completing required incident and accident reporting. Support and collaborate with the Regional Safety Committee.

• In partnership with the Regional O&M Manager, provide performance, developmental leadership, and feedback to team members (typically 4–8 technicians).

• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services.

• Assist in the identification, onboarding, scheduling, and management of third‑party contractors and vendors; develop work scopes and ensure adherence to AES safety and operational standards.

• Support or lead warranty claim processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors as needed.

• Establish, maintain, and communicate the annual on‑call schedule; respond to after‑hours emergency situations as required.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and high‑quality documentation of O&M activities, including service tickets, maintenance reports, switching orders, and required safety documentation (JHAs/JSAs, Safe Work Permits, LOTO, Energized Electrical Work Permits, Excavation Permits, etc.) using CMMS and related systems.

• Work with Engineering