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About the Role
The Director of Field Operations is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of AES's renewable energy portfolio across the Eastern United States and Puerto Rico. This role provides strategic leadership for field operations, operational performance, regional execution, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence and support long-term business success.
Responsibilities
- Lead the safe and effective execution of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and wind field operations across the Eastern United States and Puerto Rico.
- Oversee the safe execution of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities across U.S. sites utilizing third-party O&M providers.
- Develop and implement strategies that optimize costs while maintaining strong safety, reliability, and operational performance standards.
- Partner with Asset Management, Finance, Commercial, and other cross-functional teams to maximize asset performance and profitability.
- Provide oversight and accountability for fleet availability, reliability, safety, operational performance, and cost management through clearly defined performance metrics and KPIs.
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives using operational data, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve maintenance effectiveness, workforce productivity, asset performance, and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Lead U.S. O&M business budget planning in partnership with regional Field Operations and Asset Management teams.
- Develop and execute long-term workforce, capital, maintenance, and resource strategies that support portfolio growth and operational excellence.
- Establish and maintain performance, cost, staffing, and productivity benchmarks to support informed business decisions and operational competitiveness.
- Support the development of O&M cost estimates for new projects within the U.S. portfolio.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and development opportunities that promote employee growth and engagement.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and safety-focused culture where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.
- Serve as a key operational representative to senior leadership, investors, lenders, joint venture partners, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate operational and financial performance results to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
- Lead the fleet vehicle program for the O&M organization.
- Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, talent development, and strategic hiring initiatives.
Requirements
- 10 -15 years of experience leading renewable energy operations, asset management, maintenance, power generation, or related technical operations functions, typically gained through progressively responsible leadership roles.
- Ability to interpret and understand equipment and facility schematics.
- Knowledge of systems, processes, and standards related to the operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar plants and electrical systems, including applicable IEEE, NERC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout, Grounding, and related standards.
- Familiarity with SCADA, DAS, remote monitoring systems, and associated operational protocols.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a strong safety culture and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Alignment with AES values, including Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business productivity tools.
- Ability to travel up to 30% as business needs require.
- Experience with P&L ownership and financial accountability.
- Experience supporting operations and maintenance activities for thermal generation assets.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, drive results, and build high-performing teams.
- Experience managing utility-scale solar, BESS, and wind portfolios.
- Experience leading remote and geographically dispersed teams.
- Experience managing third-party service providers and performance-based contracts.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership teams, boards, investors, lenders, or other external stakeholders.
Skills
- Technical
- Financial
- Leadership
- Operational performance
- Regional execution
- Financial stewardship
- Continuous improvement
- Operational excellence
- Asset management
- SCADA
- DAS
- Remote monitoring systems
Location
- Eastern United States
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. remote-based candidates located in the EST time zone
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director
- 10-15 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Advanced degree (MBA, Master's degree, or similar graduate-level education)
Salary/Compensations
- $183,000 - $238,000/year
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)
About the Company
- The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.
- AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years.
- AES provides electricity for millions of people worldwide.
- AES has earned prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings.
- AES was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026.
- AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century.
- At AES Renewable and Power, we are accelerating the future of energy together while transforming customer experiences and delivering innovative energy solutions.
- We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our teams and help us create better outcomes for our customers, communities, and business.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.