Transition Technical Coordinator

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AES Clean Energy (AES CE), a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, specializes in developing, owning, and operating utility scale PV solar projects, distributed generation PV solar projects, PV solar projects combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS), stand-alone battery energy storage projects and wind generation projects. AES CE currently has over 4,500 MW of solar, wind and storage projects in operation in the U.S., with an additional 500+ MW in construction and 4,000+ MW contracted or in development.

With a business goal to grow our operating portfolio to 15,000+ MW by 2025, and a development pipeline to support achieving that goal, now is an amazing time to join the AES CE team as it continues its exponential growth.

AES's mission is to accelerate the future of energy, together. We are a global, agile, cohesive organization with an employee engagement level akin to a startup company. AES businesses throughout the world are often recognized as great places to work. Our people share a passion to help meet the world's current and increasing energy needs, while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable, affordable electric power.

Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player - Accountable

If these characteristics describe key elements of who you are as a person, we want you as part of our team on this next phase of our exciting journey!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Position will be part of the O&M Transition and Warranty team. The Transition Technical Coordinator will implement and facilitate the technical aspects of the O&M transition process for specific AES Clean Energy projects.

• Travel to sites to participate in the QA of "first builds", Punchlist generation and verification.
• Lead the technical aspects of on-site Transition visit when transitioning projects from Construction to O&M, for assigned projects.
• Prepare meeting agenda for specific project transition visits.
• Interface with Engineering QA/QC, Engineering Commissioning, and the Project team to help ensure knowledge transfer, proper on-site EPC training of site O&M personnel, transfer of required technical documentation.
• Actively participate in O&M transition of DG projects and engage in punchlist generation with the assigned Execution Engineer.
• Receive the transition of projects that will ultimately be maintained by a 3rd Party O&M organization and then transition the project O&M to the 3rd Party when appropriate.
• Assist with equipment warranty repair coordination when required.
• Conduct portions of safety and/or technical training for new technicians, at Indianapolis training center, periodically.
• Train O&M technicians on project sites in specific areas of expertise as applicable.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
• Committed to supporting a strong safety culture that delivers an incident-free work environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Possess technical expertise and capable of sharing with team members and vendors
• Displays passion to learn/discover new things with the ability to bring positive energy into the team
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a matrix work environment with little supervision.
• Always seeking improvements (technical, personal, soft skills) in oneself and welcomes challenges by setting higher goals
• Detail-orientated and the ability to keep accurate and thorough records is a must
• Must be able to make timely decisions, apply seasoned judgment, and display personal responsibility
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

Experience:

• Electrical systems knowledge
• Power industry background
• Renewable energy O&M or EPC experience
• Solar Tech level II skills
• Solar project Commissioning experience
• Overall knowledge of Utility and/or Distributed Generation solar projects
• QA/QC experience
• Technical training experience

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• This job will require frequent travel to project sites for coordination of project transitions, up to ~50-60% of the time.
• This job requires walking project sites and being on feet for prolonged periods of time.
• This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience; competitive

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 disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.