Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.The AES Operations team is looking for a seasoned Team Leader, Plant Operations. This is a regular full-time management position in which the candidate will report directly to the AES Mountain West Regional Wind Manager.  The ideal candidate must have strong leadership ability, including the ability to develop, educate, and ensure the safety of others. The position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The position will require a willingness to work extra and/or irregular work hours and/or shift schedules as needed. This role is at the West Camp Wind Farm in the Holbrook area of AZ, and a company vehicle will be provided.  Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Perform (or cause to be performed) site maintenance, including, without limitation:<ul><li>Oversee and ensure contractual requirements are met between all entities involved in the project.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external entities to schedule all maintenance, repair, and warranty work required at the facility.</li><li>Maintain facility compliance with all regulatory entities, including OSHA, NERC, CAISO, and environmental.</li><li>Source and manage third-party service contractor work at the facility.</li><li>Directly responsible for all balance of plant duties, including but not limited to substation, transmission line, road maintenance, vegetation control, landowner concerns, and building maintenance.</li><li>Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with all project participants, including OEM operations, landowners, purchasing off-takers, interconnected utilities, contractors, etc.</li><li>Respond to collection and transmission system outages and facilitate repair as needed. Maintain 24/7 emergency response for the facility.</li><li>Provide oversight and monitoring of OEM operations.</li><li>Assist in creating and managing the facility's operating budget.  </li></ul>Desired Skills, Expertise, and Competencies:<ul><li>+5 years’ experience in Wind generation, plant maintenance, operations, or other related technical fields. Experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.</li><li>Computer proficiency and knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP). Computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, and facility control.</li><li>Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and help the company improve upon the standards in place.</li><li>Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional, and geographically diverse organization.</li><li>Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills</li><li>Ability to read, write, and understand English.</li><li>Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.</li><li>Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.</li><li>Communicates openly and honestly.</li><li>Models professional behaviors of conduct and etiquette.</li><li>Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate tasks.</li><li>Knowledge of site equipment, including wind turbine generators, substations, SCADA functions, and applicable PPE.</li><li>Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.</li><li>Extensive site documentation management.</li><li>Ability and willingness to climb towers up to 400 feet in height and meet specific weight requirements.</li><li>Valid driver's license</li></ul>Education/Experience:<ul><li>Possess a high school diploma or GED.</li><li>Advanced technical education or training</li><li>Equipment operator preferred.</li><li>NERC</li><li>NFPA 70E</li><li>High voltage training  </li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Outdoor work at wind power plants includes windy, dusty, high heat, and snow, and severe winter conditions.</li><li>Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.</li><li>Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, earplugs, etc.)</li><li>May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.</li><li>Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.</li><li>The scheduled work week is 7 am—3 pm, Monday through Friday, including emergency on-call. The work hours may vary if travel to a different location is needed. Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.</li><li>Minimum of occasional travel</li></ul>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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. Want to join us? We&rsquo;re looking for people to join us on that journey and care more about who you are than what&rsquo;s on your resum&eacute;. 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&rsquo;re at your best, that&rsquo;s when we&rsquo;ll make the greatest impact. We are AES. Come join us, and let&rsquo;s accelerate the future of energy, together.&nbsp;

Team Leader, Plant Operations - West Camp Wind Farm

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.The AES Operations team is looking for a seasoned Team Leader, Plant Operations. This is a regular full-time management position in which the candidate will report directly to the AES Mountain West Regional Wind Manager. &nbsp;The ideal candidate must have strong leadership ability, including the ability to develop, educate, and ensure the safety of others. The position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The position will require a willingness to work extra and/or irregular work hours and/or shift schedules as needed. This role is at the West Camp Wind Farm in the Holbrook area of AZ, and a company vehicle will be provided. &nbsp;Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Perform (or cause to be performed) site maintenance, including, without limitation:<ul><li>Oversee and ensure contractual requirements are met between all entities involved in the project.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external entities to schedule all maintenance, repair, and warranty work required at the facility.</li><li>Maintain facility compliance with all regulatory entities, including OSHA, NERC, CAISO, and environmental.</li><li>Source and manage third-party service contractor work at the facility.</li><li>Directly responsible for all balance of plant duties, including but not limited to substation, transmission line, road maintenance, vegetation control, landowner concerns, and building maintenance.</li><li>Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with all project participants, including OEM operations, landowners, purchasing off-takers, interconnected utilities, contractors, etc.</li><li>Respond to collection and transmission system outages and facilitate repair as needed. Maintain 24/7 emergency response for the facility.</li><li>Provide oversight and monitoring of OEM operations.</li><li>Assist in creating and managing the facility's operating budget. &nbsp;</li></ul>Desired Skills, Expertise, and Competencies:<ul><li>+5 years’ experience in Wind generation, plant maintenance, operations, or other related technical fields. Experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.</li><li>Computer proficiency and knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP). Computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, and facility control.</li><li>Understanding general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and help the company improve upon the standards in place.</li><li>Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional, and geographically diverse organization.</li><li>Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills</li><li>Ability to read, write, and understand English.</li><li>Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.</li><li>Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.</li><li>Communicates openly and honestly.</li><li>Models professional behaviors of conduct and etiquette.</li><li>Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate tasks.</li><li>Knowledge of site equipment, including wind turbine generators, substations, SCADA functions, and applicable PPE.</li><li>Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.</li><li>Extensive site documentation management.</li><li>Ability and willingness to climb towers up to 400 feet in height and meet specific weight requirements.</li><li>Valid driver's license</li></ul>Education/Experience:<ul><li>Possess a high school diploma or GED.</li><li>Advanced technical education or training</li><li>Equipment operator preferred.</li><li>NERC</li><li>NFPA 70E</li><li>High voltage training &nbsp;</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Outdoor work at wind power plants includes windy, dusty, high heat, and snow, and severe winter conditions.</li><li>Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.</li><li>Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, earplugs, etc.)</li><li>May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.</li><li>Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.</li><li>The scheduled work week is 7 am—3 pm, Monday through Friday, including emergency on-call. The work hours may vary if travel to a different location is needed. Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.</li><li>Minimum of occasional travel</li></ul>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.

Team Leader, Plant Operations - West Camp Wind Farm

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