Operador/a Superior Subestaciones

Overview

The AES Corporation, a global leader in renewable energy, is hiring a Substation Senior Operator in the Antofagasta region.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate the operation of one or more substations, directing and/or performing maneuvers and inspections as instructed by the dispatcher.
• Supervise work and operations carried out in the facilities, ensuring quality, continuity, and service availability.
• Coordinate substation operation and related logistics, leading staff and contractors as necessary.
• Conduct periodic inspections of substation yards, electrical rooms, control systems, and associated equipment.
• Verify correct functioning of equipment, monitoring systems, instruments, protection, and communications.
• Perform operational maneuvers following authorized procedures and current regulations.
• Report risk conditions, anomalies or situations that could affect operation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate actions to protect people, facilities and assets.
• Participate in failure analysis, produce technical reports and improvement proposals for facility operation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards set by the company.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electricity, Electrical Technician, Instrumentation, Electromechanics or related electrical/electronic specialty (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the electrical field.
• Valid B-class driver’s license (required).
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Interconnected System and sector regulations.
• Knowledge of SAP and substation equipment software (desirable).
• Knowledge of automation and SCADA systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of protection, control and communication equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret alarms, schematics and control systems.
• Mountain Altitude Management Course and First Aid (desirable).