Location
Colorado | United States
Job description
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The AES CE Senior BESS Performance Engineer is responsible for supporting the operational portfolio of battery storage projects by analyzing operational performance trends. The role serves a pivotal responsibility to ensure that AES CE operates and maintains the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead the transition from projects under construction to operating assets
Fix systems in operation and review system performance data to identify performance problems
Perform or review capacity and performance ratio tests for projects in operation
Review production estimates and meteorological data sources for accuracy by comparing to operational data
Measure fleet performance against established KPI metrics and compare actual to forecasted performance
Produce monthly/quarterly/annual performance reports, inclusive a detailed variance analysis.
Seek and evaluate proposals for analysis services and consultants where needed
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to identify underperformance and recommend improvements
“Close the loop” between Operations and Engineering by recording and communicating issues that can be mitigated through better design
Use technology such as drones, thermal imaging and advanced analytics to reduce field labor and improve operational performance
Participate in AES CE’s 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-performance projects
Educate team on changing trends in technology, standard processes and safety
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or equivalent technical field
5+ Years of professional experience in engineering with focus on measuring and maintaining system performance
Strong understanding of industry trends in production tools and processes
Proficiency with advanced analysis and database tools for development of metrics and dashboards
Ability to work effectively with Microsoft software programs, including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Proven ability to read and comprehend equipment/facility schematics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High degree of commitment to a quality safety culture and an incident-free work environment
Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support company’s portfolio of BESS assets
Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation; Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility and Fun
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 $115.000 and $144.500/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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We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.
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