Service Technician (CS e-STORAGE)
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Service Technician
Position Title:Service Technician
Department:Long Term Service
Entity:CS e-STORAGE
Reports To:Sr. Service Manager
Location:South Australia
Position Summary:
The Service Technician (Australia) will be an integral part of the service team, primarily responsible for commissioning and completing preventative and corrective maintenance of CSI Energy Storage’s Solbank Storage Power Block (SPB). The individual will also handle obligations under Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA’s) for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The successful candidate must be able to travel and complete tasks at various project sites. 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 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.
- Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems, and Energy Storage system applications is an asset.
- 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.
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.