Canadian Solar

Field Service Supervisor

Canadian Solar$115K — $135K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a service environment, ideally in renewable energy
  • 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role
  • Knowledge of power systems and energy storage technologies
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with CMMS software is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support technicians in daily and weekly operations
  • Coordinate site attendance for technicians as needed
  • Commission the Solbank Storage Power Block
  • Perform maintenance on SPB to meet warranty requirements
  • Fulfill LTSA obligations for various BESS equipment
  • Provide onsite troubleshooting and diagnostic support
  • Supervise subcontractors and assist in developing SOPs

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Onsite work in Ottawa, Ontario
  • Opportunity to lead a team in renewable energy
  • Hands-on involvement in innovative energy storage projects
  • Potential for travel within the US for project sites
Full Job Description
Position Title: Field Service Supervisor
Department: Service
Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 + annual bonus

Reports To: Regional Service Manager
Location: Ottawa, Ontario (onsite)

About the Role:

The Field Service Supervisor will be an integral part of the service team with the main responsibility to lead the Senior Service and Service Technicians, enabling the team to commission and complete preventative and corrective maintenance of CSI Energy Storage's Solbank Storage Power Block (SPB). The individual will also be responsible for completing obligations under Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA's) for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The successful candidate must be able to travel and complete tasks at various project sites throughout the US region. Experience with BESS or renewable power generation equipment in a service environment is required.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the Senior Service and Service Technicians during daily/weekly tasks
  • Coordinate Senior Service and Service Technicians to attend sites to complete tasks as necessary
  • Commission CSI Energy Storage's Solbank Storage Power Block
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of SPBs to adhere to warranty requirements
  • Fulfill obligations for BESS equipment under LTSA's, which may include: Energy Storage Cabinets (ESC's), Power Conversion Stations (PCS), Ring Main Units (RMU's) / Switchgear, Transformers and SCADA and networking devices
  • Provide onsite diagnostic, troubleshooting, and hands-on support to maintain equipment and achieve availability and capacity guarantees.
  • Oversee and supervise subcontractors on site where required
  • Assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes
  • Complete work order documentation in a timely manner
  • Perform proper LOTO and switching procedures as required


Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • Educational background in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in a service environment, preferably in renewable energy
  • Minimum 1 year in a Team Leader/Supervisor role
  • Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems and photovoltaic or Energy Storage system applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality
  • Previous experience with a CMMS software program is preferred
  • A calm and steady presence under pressure who can juggle shifting demands without losing composure or professionalism


This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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