Solar & BESS Technician II

The AES Corporation

Solar Technician II managing O&M activities for utility-scale solar energy plants in Southern California. Responsible for corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance of solar PV sites and substations.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeMojave • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $42 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV sites and substations associated with the utility-scale Solar Energy Plants located in Southern California.
Performs/assists with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to installed Inverters, Trackers, Combiner Boxes, PV Modules, DC Collection equipment and systems, AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems.
Performs/assists with routine maintenance work (electrical repair, instrumentation, calibration and basic Inverter troubleshooting), up to their capabilities, as assigned and/or advised 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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possess high school diploma or GED
Possess Technical degree or Solar certification
Two or more years of experience as a Energy Storage O&M (Operations & Maintenance) technician
Five (5) or more years’ experience in power generation
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and electrical theory application
Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 and NFPA 70e Certifications
Knowledge of NFPA 855

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical repairinstrumentationcalibrationInverter troubleshootingpower plant systems operationcorrective maintenancepreventive maintenanceemergency maintenancesolar PV systemsmechanical maintenance

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilitytime managementtraining participationorganizational skillssupervisory collaborationsafety awareness

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDTechnical degreeSolar certificationOSHA 10NFPA 70eNFPA 855