Substation Operator-1

Description

Position Summary: AES seeks a Substation Operator-1 responsible for controlling, supervising, and executing maintenance and operation processes for 345 kV substations and high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring availability and safety. Key Highlights: 1. Control and supervision of substations and high-voltage transmission lines. 2. Planning and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. 3. Ensuring safety and availability of facilities. **At AES, we elevate quality of life worldwide by transforming how energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day on our small, global teams. Apply here to launch an extraordinary career today.** AES is seeking a **Substation Operator\-1** Responsible for controlling, supervising, and executing field activities related to the maintenance and operation of InterAndes and TermoAndes 345 kV substations and high-voltage transmission lines. This role oversees O\&M activities enabling the company to fulfill its purpose, achieving short- and medium-term departmental objectives while always ensuring personnel and equipment safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements issued by control agencies. The incumbent must ensure maximum facility availability to the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI). **Key Responsibilities:** * Ensure functionality and maintenance of facilities. * Develop and maintain up-to-date O\&M procedures for SSEE and 345 kV LAT within the area of responsibility. * Comply with TRANSNOA Technical License requirements. * Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for the InterAndes area of responsibility (maintenance plans for SSEE and 345 kV LAT). * Plan and execute corrective maintenance tasks. * Propose annual expenditure and investment needs for the area to the SSEE and 345 kV LAT Management. * Monitor and control SSEE and 345 kV LAT facilities through inspections, data collection, review and execution of maintenance notices, etc. * Monitor and control maintenance of the power plant site, buildings, and green spaces. * Review content and collaborate in controlling the preparation of all work reports generated during maintenance activities. * Track information flow and communications with other corporate departments. * Request procurement of materials and services required for the area. * Execute, coordinate, and maintain records of maintenance department activities. * Ensure compliance with technical standards applicable to SSEE and power transmission lines. * Control commissioning and operational processes for SSEE and 345 kV LAT. * Operate and maneuver various SSEE and 345 kV LEAT equipment. * Collaborate with and operate various SSEE and 345 kV LAT processes jointly with the Supervisor and SSEE and 345 kV LAT Manager. * Perform isolations and prepare Work Permits for different equipment in SSEE and 345 kV LEAT, conduct Job Safety Analyses, lockouts, and tagging — coordinated with Cobos / Andes dispatch centers. * Conduct field inspections and periodic equipment tests per established schedule. **Requirements:** * Electrical, Electronics, and/or Electromechanical Technician degree. * Preferably 3 to 5 years’ experience in electrical substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, and/or power generation plants. * Training in operation and maintenance of electrical installations. * Technical training in electricity, SSEE, power transmission/generation. * Live-line work, working at heights, and transmission safety. * Microsoft Office suite (minimum Word and Excel), SAP PMM. **We improve the lives of more than 10\+ million people through safe and reliable energy delivery. One in three households is powered by our work.**