Director, Field Operations
Core
Strategic leadership for safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of AES's renewable energy portfolio (solar, BESS, wind) across the Eastern US and Puerto Rico.
Role type
Director, Field Operations (Utility-scale renewable energy)
Builds
Operational performance, safety compliance, and cost efficiency for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and wind assets.
Domain
Renewable Energy / Utility Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Renewable energy operations leadership, multi-site team management, O&M strategy, financial stewardship, safety culture development, performance metrics/KPIs, third-party vendor management, workforce planning, capital/maintenance strategy, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
P&L ownership, thermal generation operations, leading complex remote teams, managing performance-based contracts, executive presentation skills
Technologies
SCADA, DAS, remote monitoring systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead safe execution of solar, BESS, and wind field operations; oversee O&M activities via third-party providers; optimize costs while maintaining safety and reliability standards; partner with cross-functional teams to maximize asset performance; provide oversight for fleet availability and cost management; drive continuous improvement using operational data; lead O&M budget planning; develop long-term workforce and resource strategies; establish performance benchmarks; support O&M cost estimates for new projects; coach and mentor team members; serve as operational representative to senior leadership and external stakeholders; lead fleet vehicle program; partner with HR on talent development.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational execution