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AES Senior Performance Engineer in North Palm Springs, California
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AES Clean Energy (CE) is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to support the O&M Engineering team by analyzing the performance characteristics of its rapidly growing portfolio of wind generation facilities. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES CE operates and maintains the portfolio to standards that exceed industry best-practice. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and have the experience, ability, and interest in implementing programs and processes that will assure our operating practices achieve reliable, safe, and optimal generation.
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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 CE Senior Performance Engineer will include, but is not limited to:
Analyzing operational performance and trends of wind sites.
Remotely investigating site performance and review operational data to investigate lost energy root causes.
Leading coordination with Operations teams to share insights of portfolio performance to inform maintenance priorities.
Facilitating and collaborating with field services and other AES technical teams to diagnose developing plant and equipment related problems, advise and support major site repairs, maintenance and testing in accordance with business and contractual needs.
Coordinating 3rd party and internal reporting to inform performance analysis and meet contractual needs.
The Senior Performance Engineer supports a larger operations team and serves as the subject matter expert for technical and engineering matters related to the overall performance of wind generation assets. Excellent communication, task management and planning skills needed, in addition to technical breadth and industry experience.
While performance analysis is the primary qualification, the role will require the review of information related to all practical elements of wind facility plant operations. The successful applicant, while not an expert, will be comfortable with high-level review of all elements of wind operations.
The position may include up to 10-15% travel to project locations and partner offices.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
Assistwithtransition from projects under construction/EPC Engineeringto operating assets
Investigateoperationalassetsthrough development and use of advanced analytics toolsandutilizingtechnical assessments/analysestoidentifyperformance problems
Communicate and support resolution ofperformance andequipment anomalies to plant operations,otherengineeringoperations team membersand plant technical analystsReview production estimatesfrom energy assessmentsand 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/ad hocperformance reports,inclusivea detailed variance analysisper contractual or internal reporting requirements.
Seekand evaluate proposals for analysis services and consultants where needed
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks toidentifyjob-site hazards
Collaboration
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams toidentifyunderperformance and recommend improvements
“Close the loop” between Operations and Engineering by recording and communicating issues that can be mitigated through better designandoperational strategies
Identify,utilizeand share newly emergingtechnology,industrytrendsandadvanced analyticsto reduce field labor and improve operational performanceand costs
Growth and Leadership
Participate in AESCE’sgrowth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe,qualityand high-performance projects
Educate team on changing trends in technology, bestpracticesand safety
Skills and Qualifications
Primary Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
5+ Years of professional experience in engineering with focus on measuring,maintainingand improvingsystem performance, preference in direct wind generation asset operation
Strong understanding of industry trends in tools and processes
Proficiencywith 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
Demonstrated ability to read andcomprehendequipment/facility schematicsand technical documentation
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 ofWindassets
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 in Engineering
Experience withWind generationdesign, operation,plant controls,interconnectionand compliance
Knowledge ofrotating components such as gearboxes, wind turbines, generators, and field instrumentation. Familiarity with condition-based Maintenance programs and technology applications
ProficiencywithPowerBI, machine learning, or advanced analysis tools
Professional experience in engineering with focus onmeasuring andimprovingsystemperformance
Experience with Data Acquisition and SCADA systems
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
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 $113,000 and $141,525/year; 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 also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). 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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