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Electrical Test Technician I

AES
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026

About the role

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 (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

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 cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Qualifications

Under close supervision, assists Electrical Test Technician II and III in performing limited tests required by the department.  Under directive supervision, as he/she becomes qualified, will perform less complex test procedures involving connections to circuits carrying normal secondary voltages up to 250 volts.

Entry Level

  • High School Diploma or the equivalent and have a two-year electrical or electronic degree or have the equivalent education plus two years’ experience in electrical or electronic work.

  • Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License.  CDL license is optional, and expenses will be reimbursed.

  • Must demonstrate a working knowledge of basic electrical circuits by passing a written test or technical assessment.

  • Must have a basic knowledge of computers, ability to learn Company specific software and electronic communications systems and devices.

  • This position requires cyber or physical access to designated secured areas.  Employees who career preference for this position must successfully pass a background check to be awarded the position.

Fully Qualified

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Electrical Test Technician I and has demonstrated the ability to perform the tasks of the job.  Must have successfully completed the Company’s Electrical Test Technician training program and continue to pass job-related skill verifications.

This position requires cyber or physical access to designated secured areas. Employees who career preference for this position must successfully pass a background check in order to be awarded the position.

ELECTRICAL TEST TECHNICIAN LEVEL I

Performance Expectations upon Completion of Training and On the Job Experience

  • In the first 6 months employees will be assigned to work with Protection & Control Specialists, Level III and Level II employees in a training and familiarization capacity. The intent is for entry level technicians to become familiar with the Company, people, locations, equipment, safety, terminology, and all other general knowledge.

  • Must comply with all the Company’s safety regulations and policies.

  • Drive company vehicles to and from various equipment locations, substations, and company facilities.

  • Some of the working conditions include an enclosed space environment, outdoor worksites, storms, and night-time work.

  • Become familiar with all basic electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters, power supplies, etc.  Must have the ability to analyze testing problems and the initiative and judgment to solve them.

  • Under close supervision begin to learn the basic operation and become familiar with substation, distribution, and transmission equipment (control circuits, circuit breakers, transformers, Automatic Throwover Switches (ATO), generators, batteries, capacitor banks, regulators, Load tap Changers (LTC), cables, switches, etc...).

  • Assisting Testers of higher grade, in making all kinds of tests required in the department; wiring and setting up test equipment; taking reading, making field notes, and operating equipment, as directed.

  • Investigates trouble or faulty operation of lines and associated equipment, assisting and advising in c

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