Sr. Commissioning Manager (e-STORAGE)

Engineering, Procurement, & Construction Santiago, Chile


Description

 

Job Description

 

Sr. Commissioning Manager

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.

 

For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.com

 

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.

For additional information about Canadian Solar, visit www.canadiansolar.com

 

Position Title:  Sr. Commissioning Manager

Department:Engineering

Entity:CS e-Storage

Reports To:Director of Commissioning

Location:Chile, Santiago

 

Position Summary:

 

The Sr. Commissioning Manager will lead a team of commissioning managers, engineers and technicians, overseeing the commissioning activities of large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Acting as the primary technical liaison with clients and EPC partners during commissioning, this role involves planning, executing, and managing all commissioning tasks, as well as resolving daily issues.


 

The Senior Commissioning Manager will collaborate closely with project and product engineering teams and may be required to travel to project sites for hands-on commissioning activities.

Responsibilities:

 

  • Develop comprehensive commissioning plans, including resource allocation, logistics, and
  • scheduling.
  • Create and implement quality inspection and commissioning procedures.
  • Serve as the on-site lead for commissioning and acceptance testing.
  • Conduct daily commissioning meetings and update progress schedules.
  • Supervise a team of commissioning engineers and technicians (4-5 direct reports).
  • Assign team members to specific projects and organize overall commissioning activities.
  • Standardize commissioning processes and ensure proper documentation.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on testing protocols, ensuring compliance with market rules, utility
  • requirements, and contracts.
  • Oversee safe commissioning and acceptance testing, including:
  • Controls and communication networks
  • Balance of plant relay protection, metering, and MV/LV electrical systems
  • PCS, batteries, EMS, auxiliary systems (fire detection, HMI, UPS)
  • Create detailed commissioning and testing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement by capturing technical problem-solving knowledge.
  • Manage administrative responsibilities including service reports, issue logging, job safety
  • analysis, and quality compliance.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors.
  • Lead weekly team meetings, resolve conflicts, and act as a mediator.
  • Provide regular updates in client meetings regarding engineering status and issues.
  • Travel up to 50% and remain on-site for two to three weeks at a time during commissioning.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

 

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Must speak Spanish.
  • Minimum 7 years of technical experience in industries such as Substation, Solar EPC, Engineering,
  • Energy Storage, or related fields.
  • At least 3 years of team management experience.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of commissioning experience.
  • Prior battery system experience is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of power system installation, design phase engineering, local jurisdiction
  • requirements, scheduling, and system layout.
  • Proficiency in scheduling tools like Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
  • Excellent technical writing skills for drafting work instructions.
  • Ability to simplify complex scenarios for management with sound judgment and decision- making
  • abilities.

 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, and visual).
  • Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven judgment and decision-making skills, especially in crisis situations.
  • Independent thinking, initiative, and creativity.
  • Flexibility for off-hours work and travel as needed.

 

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