Engineer, Reliability - Hybrid

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

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 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

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

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