Manager, Transition
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats 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 youre 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 Agreements 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 youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future - were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
About AES Clean Energy
AES Clean Energy (AES CE) develops owns and operates utility-scale solar wind and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States currently over 5800 MW in operation with 2000 MW under construction.
AESs mission is to accelerate the future of energy together. 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 worlds current and increasing energy needs while providing communities and countries the opportunity for economic growth due to the availability of reliable affordable electric power.
Safety First - Self-starter - Innovative Thinker - Driven by Excellence - Team Player - Accountable
If these characteristics describe key elements of who you are as a person we want you as part of our team on this next phase of our exciting journey!
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
The O&M Transition Manager is a critical member of the O&M Operational Readiness team responsible for ensuring that new projects are handed off from Construction to Operations in a condition that enables safe high-performing and fully controllable plant operations from Day 1. The Transition Manager serves as the O&M representative throughout the Construction of the project coordinating across Execution Field Operations ROCC Performance Engineering and other key teams to drive readiness at key milestones.
Travel to project sites will be required 20% of the time. Candidate would ideally be within driving distance of an AES office and work east or central time hours; however highly qualified candidates outside of these locations will also be considered.
Key Activities
Early Development / Pre-NTP
Represent O&M at Project Kickoff; align on transition process and integration requirements
Participate in design reviews and provide O&M feedback on constructability and operability
NTP / Post-NTP
Join ongoing project calls and integrate appropriate O&M resources
Coordinate early O&M planning activities including securing spare parts and PPA/IA review
Pre-Energization
Ensure O&M teams are prepared for substation energization SCADA/alarms NERC compliance switching plans and site training
Co-lead Energization Readiness Review with the Execution PM
Pre-Mechanical Completion
Coordinate Field Operations hiring and integration with the project team
Drive O&M readiness activities: EPC/OEM training environmental/permitting reviews and site walkdowns
Pre-COD
Oversee documentation structure and transfer to O&M repository
Integrate safety teams and O&M Field Ops team into commissioning activities
Co-lead COD Readiness Review; confirm ROCC NERC and Market Ops requirements are met
Pre-SC / Transition to O&M
Lead O&M-side readiness activities: punchlist review RCA review and asset performance assessment
Co-lead Transition to O&M Readiness Review; identify and track critical items
Post-SC / Final Completion
Monitor punchlist closure and site performance; escalate issues requiring Execution support while EPC remains active
Confirm all documentation permits and deliverables are complete at Final Completion
Behavioral Attributes
- Cross-functional leadership: Able to drive action and alignment across Execution Operations ROCC Engineering PAM and external contractors without direct authority
- Proactive self-starter: Understands outcomes and drives hard to achieve them with little oversight operating independently to overcome challenges and develop solutions
- Outcomes-focused: Takes personal accountability for achieving target outcomes on assigned projects
- Strong project management: Tracks multiple concurrent workstreams escalates blockers proactively and keeps process moving toward milestone gates
- Clear communicator (verbal and written): Translates technical and contractual details into direction for diverse audiences including field teams PMs and senior leadership; can facilitate large cross-functional meetings on challenging subjects
- Technical fluency: Understands electrical systems commissioning processes SCADA/controls and renewable energy O&M well enough to evaluate site readiness and identify gaps
- Detail-oriented: Maintains accurate records validates documentation against standards and flags deviations early
- Safety-first culture: Models and reinforces AES CEs commitment to an incident-free work environment
- Passion: Displays passion to learn/discover new things with the ability to bring positive energy into the team
- Continuous improvement mindset: Applies lessons learned to evolve the transition process and improve outcomes; always seeking improvements (technical personal soft skills) in oneself and welcomes challenges by setting higher goals
Experience
Required
- Background in renewable energy O&M EPC construction or project management solar BESS and/or wind
- Field experience working on or around utility-scale construction or O&M sites with the practical instincts to anticipate problems before they become operational liabilities
- Solid understanding of electrical systems and power generation equipment
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder processes with construction engineering and operations teams
- Proficiency in MS Office
Preferred
- Direct experience with utility-scale solar or BESS commissioning
- QA/QC experience/familiarity with punchlist and deficiency mgmt. processes
- Experience reviewing EPC contracts and OEM agreements
- Experience with project mgmt. and documentation platforms (e.g. Procore Box)
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience; competitive
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.
