Team Lead, Field Operations

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At AES Indiana, we are dedicated to improving lives and making a difference.  AES Indiana provides retail electric service to more than 500,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Indianapolis, as well as in portions of other Central Indiana communities surrounding Marion County.  AES Indiana is part of The AES Corporation, one of the world’s largest global power companies.  Together we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams.

The AES Indiana Renewable Operations team is looking for a Renewable Team Lead with Solar (PV), Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and/or Balance of Plant (BOP) Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience. This individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES Indiana operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and can take direction from Field Service Leadership.

This role will work on our Pike County BESS(Battery Energy Storage System), project (the address of the site is 6418 N Blackburn Rd, Petersburg, IN 47567.  The candidate must be able to commute daily to the site.

A day in the life of the Field Operations Team Leader will include but is not limited to:
1. Lead and support AES Technicians and/or third-party technicians in their assigned location/region in performing preventive & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities.
2. Plan, coordinate, and manage the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to facility owners and assist the Renewable Energy Manager in planning to meet maintenance obligations.
3. Work closely with the Renewable Energy Manager, Engineering team, and others to remediate site issues and enhance the operating portfolio’s performance.
4. Coordinate and manage contractors engaged to support maintenance activities and ensuring AES Safety procedures are followed.

The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the managing technical maintenance teams for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems of varying types and voltages – especially experience working with PV solar systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and substations. This position will be based on site near Petersburg, Indiana – some remote work may be required, but this is not a full-time remote work position.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coordination with onsite technicians, third party teams for solar PV and BESS site, and substation operations and maintenance efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations.
• Stop unsafe work, report and correct unsafe conditions or hazards – review and submit applicable accident / incident report. Work with and support the Regional Safety Committee.
• Identify 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.
• Maintain responsive and positive relationship with plant owner representatives.
• Ensure the scheduling and implementation of site training and qualific