Solar Technician Apprentice - Lancaster, United States - AES Corporation

AES Corporation

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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.

The position will be based in
Lancaster, CA.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Based out of your home, travel to distributed and utilityscale solar and battery storage facilities in local region to perform preventative & corrective maintenance
Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility
Coordinate and lead contractors engaged to support maintenance activities
Provide limited support for commissioning activities
Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
Perform work independently and work in teams

Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies:

Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
Ability to operate vegetation maintenance equipment including tractors, riding mowers, and other equipment.
Ability to learn electrical systems, basic safety principles of LOTO, and electrical safety.
Ability to excel in a crossfunctional and geographically diverse organization.
Integrity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with leaders and colleagues.
High energy developed social skills and a strong work ethic.
Excellent handson abilities with moderate technical skills
Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
Ability to read, write and understand English.
Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.
Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
Models' professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
Strong teammate and willing to assist others when appropriate.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships
Supports the development of a productive work culture and resilient team
Desire to learn new things and guide others

Education / Experience:

Possess high school diploma or GED.
Valid State issued Driver's License

Working Conditions:

Working outside.
Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high/low humidity areas.
Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
Requires use of wear personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.).
May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work overtime and nonstandard working hours as required.
Travel to sites outside typical area.

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