Solar & BESS Technician I

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.  A day in the life of the Field Operations Technician 1 will include, but is not limited to: Listen, collaborate, and apply advanced troubleshooting ability, take direct instruction from the Senior Technicians, and support the team at solar+battery facilities at Waikoloa (Big Island) and other sites currently under construction in performing preventative & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities.  Build and be part of a motivated TEAM of technicians with the Team Leader to troubleshoot and repair all equipment at the facility safely and proactively.  The equipment to learn and maintain includes PV solar modules, PV arrays, inverters, and battery energy storage system (BESS battery containers).   Candidates must communicate well, use computers in the field, and bring a TEAM together and earn trust. Communicate effectively to solve complex issues with the site team.  Effectively prioritize concerns and challenges and collaborate to develop a plan of action for correction.  Work daily to ensure that all equipment is operating to maximum efficiency to keep our customers’ grid stable for power to the local communities.  Assist, lead, coordinate, and support third party technicians in their site location in performing preventive & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities. Assist and coordinate the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to facility owners and assist the Team Leader and site technician in planning to meet site and regional maintenance obligations. Work closely with the Team Leader and technicians to remediate site issues and enhance the operating portfolio’s performance.  Goal: maximum equipment availability.   Safe and efficient operations is the name of the game at AES Clean Energy.  Integrity, training, and qualification in our TEAM leads to best performance through ownership, level of knowledge, procedural compliance, a questioning attitude, and formal use of procedure are the pillars of performance WE strive for in our daily success.  The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems of varying types and voltages – especially experience working with PV solar systems and substations (MV/HV).  This position will be based onsite at Waikoloa solar+battery Facility on Big Island.  Some remote work will be required in the support of the Hawaii region, and other sites that are under construction.

Listen, collaborate, and apply your knowledge, skills, and abilities as Technician 1 including advanced