Team Lead, Field Operations - Solar & BESS

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, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.   AES has been  ranked #1 by BloombergNEF  in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for  millions of people worldwide.    We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.   Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.  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 more sustainable future ,  we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.  This role is based in Dateland, AZ. Candidates must either live near the area or be willing to relocate before their start date. At AES Clean Energy, we’re accelerating the future of energy, together, while transforming customer experience and delivering unique customer products and solutions. Field Services Team Leaders support our expanding teams locally and help grow our portfolio of Energy Storage facilities while connecting the region to the broader Field Services network. Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player - Accountable If these characteristics describe you, join our team’s exciting journey! A day in the life of the Field Services Team Leader will include, but is not limited to: Lead and support the team of technicians in their assigned location/region in performing preventive & corrective maintenance and supporting ongoing construction activities. Plan, coordinate and manage the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services to AES Clean Energy facilities and assist the Regional Field Services Manager in planning to meet regional maintenance obligations. Work closely with the Regional Manager, Engineering team, and others to remediate site issues and enhance the operating portfolio’s performance. Coordinate and manage contractors engaged to support maintenance activities and ensuring AES Safety procedures are followed. The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC electrical systems of varying types and voltages – experience working with Energy Storage systems, and substations. This position will be based in Lancaster California, with regular regional travel to attend to site and team needs. Key Responsibilities ·         Energy Storage, and Substation operations and maintenance efforts, including advanced troubleshooting, in accordance with applicable safety and environmental obligations – Responsible for the Preventive and Corrective O&M activities assigned to the team.   ·         Stop unsafe work, report and correct unsafe conditions or hazards – review and submit applicable accident / incident report.  Work with and support Regional Safety Committee. ·         Working with Regional O&M Manager, provide performance and developmental leadership and feedback to the members of the region’s team (typically 4-10 technicians). ·         Find opportunities for continuous improvement of O&M activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of field services. ·         Support, or lead as necessary, warranty claims processes with EPC providers and equipment vendors. ·         Ensure standard maintenance for vehicles and equipment and assist in addressing repair needs, coordinate usage of shared equipment. ·         Schedule and implement site training and qualification efforts. ·         Assist in third-party contractor and vendor identification and onboarding– develop work scopes and manage and schedule contractors as needed. ·         Establish and maintain an annual on-call schedule and communicate that schedule as needed to internal and external parties; respond to “after-hours” emergency situations as necessary. ·         Ensure timely, complete, and high-quality documentation related to O&M activities, including but not limited to service tickets, maintenance reports, switching orders, and safety-related documentation (such as JHAs/JSAs, Safe Work Permits, LOTO, Energized Electrical Work Permits, Excavation Permits, etc.). ·         Assist in team adoption of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). ·         Work with Engineering to review investigation results and/or recommendations from OEMs and institute plant solutions/modifications, document through change management system. ·         Ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels – initiate re-order of consumables and spare parts as needed. ·         As needed, participate in the construction/commissioning of the facilities within the region to ensure a high-quality build, successful commissioning, timely project punch list closeout, and smooth transition of responsibility to the Operations team. ·         Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental requirements, regional and federal regulations, and company policies. ·         Stay abreast of applicable technical & safety standards and share with team. ·         Facilitate effective communication for all activities using phone, email, and other business software such as our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). ·         Perform/lead other duties and administrative tas