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Commissioning Manager - e-Storage - CAN

e-STORAGE18 days ago
Kitchener, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Performance bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package

About the role

Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join e-STORAGE!

Who We Are

Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.

With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Commissioning Manager

  • Develop and execute commissioning plans, including resourcing, logistics, and scheduling.
  • Develop plans and procedures for quality inspection and commissioning tasks.
  • On-site lead for commissioning and acceptance testing.
  • Lead daily commissioning plan of day meetings during the commissioning phase and update progress schedule on a regular basis.
  • Manage the day-to-day commissioning activities of the commissioning team (4 to 5 direct reports commissioning engineers and technicians).
  • Assign team members to specific projects and activities and organize the overall commissioning activities.
  • Ensure that commissioning processes and tools are established and standardized.
  • Ensure that proper documentation is established for commissioning and testing records.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute testing protocols to achieve commercial operation, based on market rules, local AHJ/utility requirements, and contracts.
  • Oversee commissioning and acceptance testing of the entire plant in a safe manner, including:
  • Controls and communication networks
  • Balance of plant relay protection, metering, and MV and LV electrical systems
  • PCS
  • Batteries
  • EMS
  • Auxiliary systems like fire detection, HMI, and UPS
  • Create professional commissioning and testing reports for internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Drive continuous improvement in developing and capturing technical problem-solving knowledge to enable other organizations to resolve customer problems and inquiries effectively.
  • Ownership of administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to: service reports, issue logging/tracking, job safety analysis, quality compliance.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with various subcontractors.
  • Hold weekly team meetings to encourage information sharing and keep staff informed.
  • Show leadership, resolve conflicts, and act as a mediator.
  • Participate in client update meetings to update on engineering status and issues.
  • Travel required up to 50% and the ability to stay on-site for two to three weeks at a time during commissioning activities.

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.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.
  • Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world.
  • Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Want To Join? Here Is What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years’ direct technical experience from any of the following industries: Substation or Solar EPC, Engineering firm, Energy Storage integrator or similar.
  • Minimum 2 years team management experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of commissioning experience.
  • Previous battery system experience is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of power system installation, construction, design phase engineering, local jurisdiction requirements, project scheduling, system layout design, SLD, etc.
  • Proficiency in scheduling tool such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
  • Good technical writing skills and be able to draft working instructions, etc.
  • Exceptional ability to simplify and report complicated scenarios to the management team, with outstanding judgment and decision-making abilities.
  • Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including oral, written, and visual)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with staff, management, clients, suppliers, community partners and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to be decisive in crisis situations.
  • Demonstrated independent thinking, initiative, and creativity.
  • Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) and travel to project sites as required.

Your Rewards

We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

About e-STORAGE

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

e-STORAGE, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, deploys leading-edge, flexible, turnkey utility energy storage solutions worldwide. At the heart of e-STORAGE's value proposition lies SolBank, a self-manufactured, lithium-iron phosphate chemistry-based battery designed specifically for utility-scale applications.

As part of Canadian Solar, our innovative solutions strive to optimize grid operations, integrate clean energy, and create a resilient and sustainable energy landscape for a brighter, greener future.