Substation Operator-1

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for controlling, supervising, and executing the maintenance and operation of Substations and High-Voltage Transmission Lines, ensuring safety and availability. Key Highlights: 1. Impact on quality of life through energy. 2. Control and supervision of critical electrical installations. 3. Planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. **At AES, we elevate quality of life worldwide by transforming how energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day on our small and global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.** AES is seeking a **Substation Operator\-1** Responsible for controlling, supervising, and executing field processes related to the maintenance and operation of InterAndes and TermoAndes 345 kV Substations and High-Voltage Transmission Lines. This role encompasses O\&M activities enabling the company to achieve its purpose while meeting short- and medium-term departmental objectives, always ensuring personnel and equipment safety and compliance with regulatory requirements issued by Control Agencies. Must ensure maximum facility availability to the Argentine Interconnected Power 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 overall power plant site, buildings, and green spaces. * Review content and collaborate in controlling preparation of all maintenance work reports. * 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 of 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 tagouts, coordinated with Cobos / Andes Dispatch Centers. * Conduct field patrols and periodic equipment tests according to the established schedule. **Requirements:** * Electrical, Electronic, and/or Electromechanical Technical Degree. * Preferably 3 to 5 years of experience in Electrical Substations, Transmission Lines, Distribution, 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 (minimum Word and Excel), SAP PMM. **We improve the lives of over 10\+ million people through safe and reliable energy delivery. One in three households is powered by our work.**