Solar Technician Apprentice

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AES Clean Energy is a rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with additional offices throughout the world. The AES Clean Energy Field Operations team is looking for a Solar Apprentice with the desire to learn and grow in the Solar Technician craft. This individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES Clean Energy operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to take direct instructions from Senior Technicians. As AES Clean Energy grows to become one of the leading IPPs in the industry, this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.

The position will be based in Lancaster, CA. The candidate will be required to commute to the site.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Based out of your home, travel to distributed and utility-scale 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 cross-functional 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 hands-on 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 non-standard working hours as required.
• Travel to sites outside typical area.