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AES Team Leader, Generation III in Indiana
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.
POSITION SCOPE:
The Team Leader is responsible and accountable for the continuous safe and efficient operations and/or maintenance of an assigned functional area of responsibility. Provides leadership, coaching, counseling, advising and teaching others through day-to-day contact. Directs, monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports within their reporting organization. Prepares equipment repair plans that require high-risk JSA or detailed electrical troubleshooting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Coordinates, monitors, and supervises the activities of the direct reports ensuring individual member goals are achieved in support of assigned Team goals.
Develop scopes and specifications for contract work. Directs contractors when required to maintain and repair electrical equipment, systems and components.
Substation Maintenance. Troubleshoot and coordinate activities in high-voltage substations. Analyze pre and post trip data. Analyze power equipment, breaker control schemes, transformer, motors and relaying protection schemes.
Develop switching orders, review one-lines, electrical safety plans and oversee switching activities. Plan, direct and supervise small scale high, med and low voltage equipment repairs.
Coordinate switchyard maintenance activities with Power Distribution Group
Electrical safety coordination and planning. Administer 70E policies, IPL low voltage standards, substation standards, insulated tool testing, and electrical safety audits.
Plan and supervise electrical projects such as transformer repairs or replacement, specialized electrical testing, mid voltage switchgear repairs, and develop recovery plans for equipment failures.
Analyzes and solves problems and assists Maintenance personnel with installation, maintenance, controls and repairs of electrical equipment. Develop solutions to correct chronic reliability issues that require detailed troubleshooting, high-risk JSAs or RCA.
Analyze thermography and testing reports and develop repair plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degreed applicants with three (3) years experience in the power plant industry, substation or industrial electrical maintenance preferred (or) Non-degreed candidates with five (5) years experience in the power plant industry, substation or industrial electrical maintenance
Two (2) years of recent verifiable experience in a supervisory role a plus
Successful experience participating in and managing work team activates
Proficient personal computer skills including CMMS, Excel, Word and Access
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Results oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with limited direct supervision
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited college/university
Project management certification
Knowledge and use of Industry Standards such as IEEE, NFPA, NEC, ANSI , and EPRI
Experience with Arc Flash Analysis, ETAP, SKM
High, med and low voltage equipment and Soft Starters, VFD, DC Controls and motors.
Instrumentation and controls experience a plus
PLC (Allen Bradley, RxLogic), Boolean logic and DCS experience a plus
Willingness and ability to learn/teach
Ability to support a 24 x 7 operation
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.