Canadian Solar

Service Technician

Canadian Solar$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Kitchener, ON
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a service role, ideally in renewable energy
  • Solid understanding of codes and medium voltage power systems
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Familiarity with CMMS software preferred
  • Willingness to travel frequently (over 50% of the time)

Responsibilities

  • Commission the SolBank Storage Power Block for various projects
  • Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on SPBs to uphold warranty standards
  • Provide onsite diagnostics and troubleshooting support for equipment maintenance
  • Oversee subcontractors on-site when necessary
  • Assist in creating standard operating procedures for service processes
  • Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and switching procedures as required
  • Analyze performance data to identify root causes and performance trends

Benefits

  • Participation in annual bonus program
  • Opportunity for extensive travel across the US
  • Engagement in innovative renewable energy projects
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Development of standard operating procedures for improved service efficiency
Full Job Description
Position Title: Service Technician
Department: Service
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 + annual bonus
Reports To: Regional Service Manager
Location: Ontario, Canada

About the Role:

Wondering what your day-to-day could look like as our new 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 Ontario. 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 2 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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