Service Technician

**JOB** DESCRIPTION**

**Service Technician**:
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.

**Position** **Title**:
Service Technician

**Department**:
Long Term Service

**Entity**:
CS e-STORAGE

**Reports** **To**:
Sr. Service Manager

**Location**:
South Australia

**Position Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Commission CSI Energy Storage’s Solbank Storage Power Block.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of SPB’s to adhere to warranty requirements.
- Manage obligations for BESS equipment under LTSA’s, which may include:

- Energy Storage Cabinets (ESC’s)
- Power Conversion Stations (PCS)
- Ring Main Units (RMU’s) / Switchgear
- Transformers
- SCADA and networking devices
- Provide onsite diagnostic, troubleshooting, and hands-on support to maintain equipment and achieve availability and capacity guarantees.
- Oversee and supervise sub-contractors on site as required.
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes.
- Complete work order documentation in a timely manner.
- Ensure inventory of spare parts is accurate.
- Perform proper LOTO and switching procedures as required.
- Support client training during commissioning.
- Adhere to all health and safety rules and policies.
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Qualified Electrical Technician.
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience in a service environment, preferably in renewable energy.
- OSHA 30 Certified (OSHA 10 certification is accepted as long as OSHA 30 is obtained soon after hire).
- Previous training and knowledge of inverters.
- SCADA experience will be beneficial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel).
- Previous experience with a CMMS software program preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- First Aid trained.
- Must be able to travel to regional locations as needed (over 50% of the time).
- Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team.
- Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct.

**_
Compensation_**_ _**_&_**_ _**_Benefits:_**
- Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package_ _based_ _on_ _an_ _annual_ _objective_ _achievement._ _Our_ _generous_ _benefits_ _package_ _includes_ _a_ _401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, vacation, and sick days._
- Canadian_ _Solar_ _Inc._ _is_ _an_ _Equal_ _Opportunity_ _Employer_ _(EOE)._ _Qualified_ _applicants_ _are_ _considered_ _for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status._