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Sr. Commissioning Technician

Kitchener, Ontario
CA$90,000 - CA$110,000/annual
Senior Level
Full-Time

About the role

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: Sr. Commissioning Technician

Department: Commissioning

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 + annual bonus

Reports To: Commissioning Manager

Location: Ontario, Canada

About Us: e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

About the Role: The Sr. Commissioning Technician will be an integral part of the commissioning team, with their main responsibility being to work with and support the commissioning engineer and their manager in the commissioning of BESS sites. The successful candidate must be able and willing to travel and complete tasks at various project sites throughout the country and, on occasion, internationally.

Responsibilities:

  • Commission BESS sites using CSI Energy Storage’s SolBank Storage Power Block as part of a commissioning team
  • Perform tasks assigned by the commissioning manager and engineer, such as safety system checks, installation inspections, and functional tests
  • Support the commissioning of the overall control system by testing the network connectivity of all field devices and performing point-to-point tests
  • Provide on-site diagnostic, troubleshooting, and hands-on support
  • Assist in developing standard operating procedures from lessons learned on-site
  • Support client and operation and maintenance contractor training during and after commissioning
  • Assist with the completion of testing documentation and preparation of test reports in a timely manner
  • Review vendor commissioning documentation for completeness and accuracy
  • Work with the Commissioning Engineer to ensure post-handover site performance is optimized

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Educational background in Engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least 3 years' of relevant work experience in an installation or service environment, preferably in renewable energy or power generation
  • Previous training on, or knowledge of, inverters is highly desired
  • Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems and photovoltaic or Energy Storage system applications is an asset
  • Prior experience with SCADA experience is an asset
  • Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality
  • Must be able to travel to regional locations as needed

What It’s Like to Work Here: At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:

  • Integrity: We do what’s right, always.
  • Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
  • Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
  • Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
  • Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.

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.

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
5001-10,000

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, and battery energy storage solutions and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 125 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers worldwide.

Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 10 GWp of solar power projects and 3.3 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide. Currently, the Company’s total solar project development pipeline was 26.3 GWp, 6.5 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 19.8 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline.

In addition, the Company has 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects in operation and a total battery energy storage project development pipeline of around 56 GWh, including approximately 4.3 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 51.6 GWh at advanced and early-stage development.

Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.

Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/.

Canadian Solar is Making the Difference by delivering more clean, safe, and affordable solar energy to the world.

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