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Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Looking for a versatile player who possesses solid project management, communication, coordination and administrative skills, with a technical background, preferably with renewable energy experience (Solar, Battery Storage, Wind). Candidate would work remotely and periodically travel to meet with project partners and visit project sites, at key turning points, to prepare for the transition of Utility-Scale and Distributed Generation renewable energy projects from construction to Operations (O&M).

This position is part of the O&M Transition and Warranty team. The Transition Manager will lead the transitions of assigned projects, while coordinating and collaborating with key project team members from pre-construction through turnover to O&M.

Lead and coordinate Transition process activities with key Project Execution collaborators.

Develop and prepare Transition Packages and seek and collect key project documentation and requirements as early as available.

Initiate regular meetings to action relevant transition activities throughout the process.

Periodically update O&M Field Service, O&M Performance Engineering and the Remote Operational Control Center team on the progress and status of the project and transition activities.

Travel to sites to participate in the activities and/or at key turning points, where appropriate.

Work with fellow team members to evolve and improve the Transition process, based on lessons learned.

Interface with Project Execution PM, Project QA/QC, Engineering Commissioning, and the Project team to help ensure knowledge transfer, coordination of contractual on-site EPC training of site O&M personnel and monitor the progress of transfer of required technical documentation.

Brief O&M teams on contents of the Transition Package and key O&M requirements.

Identify gaps in EPC Agreements as they relate to Transition activities and initiate actions to clarify or improve vague language, where appropriate.

Actively participate in O&M transition of assigned DG projects and seek ways to improve the DG Transition process.

Manage the Turnover and sign-off process and document any known risks to Operations.

Coordinate and transition projects that will ultimately be maintained by a 3rd Party O&M organization and then transition/brief the project the 3rd Party when appropriate.

Manage and drive major warranty claims on assigned projects.

Behavioral Attributes:

Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation: Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.

Committed to supporting a strong safety culture that delivers an incident-free work environment

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop hard-working teams

Possess technical expertise and capable of sharing with team members and vendors

Displays passion to learn/discover new things with the ability to bring positive energy into the team

Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a matrix work environment with little supervision.

Always seeking improvements (technical, personal, soft skills) in oneself and welcomes challenges by setting higher goals

Detail-orientated and the ability to keep accurate and thorough records is a must

Must be able to make timely decisions, apply seasoned judgment, and display personal responsibility

Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

Experience:

MS Office software experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Power industry background

Renewable energy O&M or EPC experience

Solar project Commissioning knowledge/experience would be helpful

Overall knowledge of Utility and/or Distributed Generation solar projects

QA/QC knowledge/experience

Adobe Acrobat Pro experience

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

This job will require periodic travel to project sites for coordination of project transitions, up to 20% of the time.

This job requires walking project sites and being on feet for prolonged periods of time.

This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

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 $0 and $0/; 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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