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Reporting to the AESCEManager of Technical Services, the goal of this position is to support, improve, andoptimizetheAES Clean Energyoperational performance ofa fleet ofutility scalePV invertersacross the USby providingtechnicalexpertise,performanceanalysis, andcriticalprocesssupport. Theinverterengineer will lead technical projects focusedonincreasing the performance and reliability of AESCEAssets and reducing operations & maintenancecostassociated with invertersTheinverterengineer willwork on bothtroubleshootingemergingevents and providingreal-timesupport to operations fieldpersonnelas well asprogressing longer term improvementprojects.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide engineering support for the troubleshooting, testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and controls for theAESCEinverterfleet.
Coordinatewithreliability and performanceengineers anyimprovement technologies fortheAESCEinverterfleet
Share and capitalize on lessons learned and benchmarking from not only AES but other industry leaders.
Monitornew technologyinnovations ininvertertechnology and safety systems and provide recommendations to project design teams to implement whereappropriate
Perform technical and operational due diligence and develop O&M cost assumptions in support of newinverteropportunity evaluations for the US markets.
Develop and lead technical projects to enhance asset performance andoperations
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Follow RCA procedures for ad hoc and chronic incidents for assets
Develop Recovery Plan based on RCA findings
Management of Change (MoC)
Implementation of Asset Management Standards (AMS)
Diagnostics
Develop Prevent Maintenance (PM) procedures based on OEM manualsalongside performance and reliability engineers
Assistin the development ofStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and training for O&Mteams
Lead optimization efforts by employing AES APEX & Lean Six Sigma approaches and tools sets.
Develop strategy for older assets on how to move from current design to newerdesign
Ability to evaluate proposed settings changes to inverter equipmentforgrid interconnection,performanceand safetyimplications
Recommend when equipment needs to be updated or replacedand providedrecommendations forupdated inverter equipment forrepoweringPV sites at end oflife
Skills &Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineeringor equivalent technical field from an accredited college/university and3-5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: (high-voltage design/engineering, solar design, battery energy storage, substations, relay settings, HV/MV utility equipment, maintenance/operations, NERC compliance, civil/structural, power system studies, power system modeling, SCADA integration, transmission, site development, solar inverters/structures).
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and SCADA systems a plus.
Candidate must be innovative, with strong troubleshooting skills and must be flexible, with the ability to organize, prioritize,executeand follow up on many concurrent duties, as well as adapt quickly to changes in business priorities.
Ability toestablishtrust through building relationships and demonstration of capabilities.
Strong coaching skills and safety awareness.
Proficient in the following focus areas; Process Improvement, Business Performance, andInverterPower Electronics systems
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability tomaintaincalm and effective exchanges by all parties.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%.
Strong communicationskills (written & oral).
Proficient in Microsoft Office bundle including Project and Visio
Planning and project management skills for multiple change efforts.
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.
The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership. With this transformation comes a responsibility to work with a smarter approach, new thinking informed by past experiences, and with stronger collaboration between regulators and innovators, old systems and new technologies.
At AES, we partner with our organizations from industries of every kind, across all markets and at every stage of development, and we’ve been doing it for decades.
We know that every organization is at a unique place in their energy journey. A one-size fits all approach using outdated technology isn’t going to cut it. When you work with AES, you can expect to work in partnership with us to create innovative, customized energy solutions that deliver the most value to you and your energy goals while empowering the growth of your business.
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We’re looking for people to join us on that journey and care more about who you are than what’s on your resumé. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by improving the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. At AES, we invest in your development and empower you to continuously improve because we know when you’re at your best, that’s when we’ll make the greatest impact. We are AES. Come join us, and let’s accelerate the future of energy, together.
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