Canadian Solar

Service Technician

Canadian Solar$80K — $115K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • At least 5 years' relevant work experience in a service role, ideally in renewable energy
  • Knowledge of general/national codes, medium voltage power systems, and BESS applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong project management abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with CMMS software preferred
  • Willingness to travel for work (over 50% time)

Responsibilities

  • Commission SolBank Storage Power Block Systems
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to meet warranty standards
  • Provide onsite diagnostics and hands-on support for equipment
  • Oversee and supervise subcontractors on-site as needed
  • Assist in developing standard operating procedures
  • Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and switching protocols
  • Analyze performance data to identify root causes and trends

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Travel opportunities throughout the US
  • Work with innovative renewable energy technology
  • Professional development within the renewable energy sector
  • Collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Position Title: Sr. Service Technician
Department: Service
Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 + annual bonus
Reports To: Regional Service Manager
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

About the Role:

Wondering what your day-to-day could look like as our new Sr. Service Technician? In this role, you'll play an integral part of the service team, primarily responsible for commissioning and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on SolBank Storage Power Block (SPB). This role also involves fulfilling obligations under Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA's) for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The successful candidate must be willing to travel and perform tasks at various project sites throughout the US. Experience with BESS or renewable power generation equipment in a service environment is required.

Responsibilities:
  • Commission CSI Energy Storage's SolBank Storage Power Block
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of SPBs to adhere to warranty requirements
  • Provide onsite diagnostic, troubleshooting, and hands-on support to maintain equipment and meet availability and capacity guarantees
  • Oversee and supervise sub-contractors on site when required
  • Assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes
  • Perform proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and switching procedures as needed
  • Analyze performance data determining root cause and performance trends


Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • Educational background in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least 5 years' of relevant work experience in a service environment, preferably in renewable energy
  • 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
  • Ability to travel to regional locations as needed (over 50% of the time)


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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