Service Technician

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

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)

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans. This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. #CanadianSolar