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Engineer, Reliability

Engineer, Reliability

AES CorporationSalt Lake City, UT, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

AES's mission is to improve lives by accelerating a safer and greener energy future. We are a global, agile, cohesive organization with an employee engagement level akin to a startup company. AES businesses throughout the world are often recognized as great places to work. Our people share a passion to help meet the world's current and increasing energy needs, while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable, affordable electric power.

A day in the life of an AES Clean Energy Reliability Engineer will include, but is not limited to :

  • Analyzing reliability and availability of solar plus storage hardware and components including substations
  • Performing root cause analysis for equipment failures and remediate with external parties as needed
  • Leading and facilitating major repairs to operational sites
  • Evaluating operational sites for repowering and retrofit opportunities including cost benefit analysis
  • Implementing new practices to improve uptime and efficiency
  • Support SAP Master Data upkeep, and new site implementation using best reliability practices
  • The Reliability Engineer supports a larger operations team and serves as the domain expert for technical and engineering matters related to the reliable and available operation of photovoltaic plants and grid-scale battery storage systems. Excellent communication, task management and planning skills needed, in addition to technical breadth.
  • The role will focus on the mechanical and electrical operation of mv / hv substations, photovoltaics, batteries, and related equipment / components. It will require the review of information related to all practical elements of photovoltaic and battery system design. The successful applicant, while not an expert, will become comfortable with high-level review of all elements of practical system design.
  • The position is located in Louisville, CO or Salt Lake City, UT and may include up to 10-15% travel to project locations and partner offices.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

  • Establish standard processes for maintenance activities and hardware configuration to increase equipment reliability and availability
  • Identify root cause of performance problems on operational projects, and facilitate recommended action plans
  • Perform life cycle cost modeling of project design to inform equipment and component selection
  • Facilitate continuous improvement to maintenance practices with internal operations personnel and 3rd Party vendors
  • Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
  • Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to troubleshoot existing projects and develop repair and remediation plans
  • "Keep a tight loop" between Operations and new project development by recording and presenting issues that can be mitigated through better design and equipment selection
  • Design solutions for modifications to systems, and coordinate between various AES subcontractors and vendors where needed
  • Implement new practices with technology such as drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging to improve reliability
  • Implement new tools and software for operations, leveraging SAP.
  • Growth and Leadership

  • Participate in AES US Renewables' growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
  • Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality and high-reliability projects
  • Educate team on changing trends in technology, standard methodologies and safety
  • Skills and Qualifications

    Primary Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or equivalent technical field
  • 2+ years professional experience in engineering with a focus on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability, with an emphasis on HV / MV grid connected systems
  • Experience with root cause and failure modes analysis methods
  • Experience with reliability metric calculations, MTBF, MTTR, Weibull, etc.
  • Proficiency with reading and understanding equipment / facility schematics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office software suite
  • Experience in using results of data analytics and database tools
  • High degree of dedication to a quality safety culture and an incident-free work environment
  • Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support company's portfolio of PV solar / BESS assets
  • Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation; Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility and Fun
  • "Plus" Qualifications

  • PE qualifications, or on track to become qualified
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
  • Experience with control logic and power electronic devices
  • Experience with PV and Battery Energy Storage System design and utility interconnection practices
  • Proficiency with CAD tools
  • Spanish language skills
  • 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 expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $91,500 and $109,650 / Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

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