BESS Technician I

About The AES Corporation

The AES Corporation is 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.

The company has earned prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where it operates and was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century.

About the Role

The AES Operations team is looking for a BESS Technician I. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES CE operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to take direction from Field Service leads.

Location: Westwing site (1 hour away from Phoenix, AZ)

Requirement: Reliable commute daily to the site is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with Energy Storage sites and substations associated with utility-scale and distribution scale Energy Storage
• Performs/assists with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for equipment including but not limited to installed Inverters, transformers, battery modules, DC Collection equipment, AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems
• Performs/assists with routine maintenance work (electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration, basic Inverter troubleshooting) as assigned and/or directed by supervisor and work orders from the maintenance management system
• Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders
• Operates electrical and mechanical power plant systems
• Participates in training as required; some training may require limited travel
• Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power plant
• May assist with site vegetation management plans including running tractors, riding mowers, and other vegetation maintenance equipment
• Writes/assists with Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements
• May perform work independently and/or in work crews, depending upon skills and experience
• Must express emotional intelligence and be a collaborative team contributor

Desired Skills, Expertise and Proficiencies

• Understands and promotes general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place
• Experience with electrical systems and familiarity of basic safety principles to include LOTO and Electrical Safety
• Experience in operating personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
• Experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (highly recommended)
• Ability to excel in a multi-functional and geographically diverse organization
• Integrity and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with leaders and colleagues
• Promotes the site team; strong teammate and willing to assist others when appropriate
• High-energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic
• Meticulous, with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers
• Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish and Portuguese (a plus)
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and contributing 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

Education and Experience

• Possess high school diploma or GED
• Possess Technical degree, Solar certification, Energy Storage Certification (plus)
• Experience in energy storage system installation (plus)
• Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application, and/or basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities (a plus)

Working Conditions

• Working outside in a normal energy storage power plant and/or office environment, including high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas, and possibly working at heights
• 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 non-standard working hours as required
• Travel to sites outside typical area (infrequent)
• Must be able to pass random drug and alcohol tests as permitted by law

Equal Opportunity

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.