Commissioning & Field Services Technician C&I Storage & PV TK Solutions

Canadian Solar

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 22, 2026

$76k - $110k· Est.

Solar Energy

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Job Description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Create, implement, and manage efficient commissioning processes for solar projects with the development of standardized processes and templates.
Ensure the safe testing of mechanically completed installations to achieve the necessary plant performance in accordance with safety procedure (LOTO) and performance requirements (ramp up).
Coordinate and manage commissioning work performed by contractors and/or vendors at project sites.
Manage the quality control and oversight activities necessary to connect to the grid, start-up and commence commercial operation of the facility.
Develop an understanding for interfacing with the DNO/TNO and comply with its requirements.
Main point of contact during transition of projects from construction to operation, ensuring all equipment warranties have been assigned, all handover documentation is in place and ready to be provided to the owner, all the O&M staff received required training.
Manage the pre-operations period providing all necessary services to keep the plant performing and maintain equipment warranties till PAC official release.
Arrange the delivery, receipt, inspection, and storage of all spare parts in a secure location, ensuring that those provided are properly stored and that any used during testing and commissioning are replaced.
Cooperate with the Global Procurement team in developing contracting strategies and processes for tendering Requests for Proposals (RFPs), reviewing and levelling vendor proposals, negotiating contracts to achieve the best possible value, and supporting other EPC team members on various aspects of contracting strategy and negotiation.
Assist with the contract award process with subcontractors and presentation of award recommendations to the EPC Director.
Participate in the engineering, design, and construction review process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
2-3 years of progressively responsible technical, engineering, O&M management, or heavy industry procurement experience.
Solar EPC experience strongly preferred.
Proven skills in Commissioning and O&M processes is a must
High proficiency in full suite of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PPT, MS Project, CRM systems, PowerBI, and other relevant software tools.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to establish and maintain efficient administrative processes in a dynamic environment.
Strong technical, commercial, and analytical skills, including quantitative analysis.
Proven project management expertise, with the ability to oversee commissioning activities effectively.
Rapid adaptability to technical and commercial aspects of solar projects throughout development, construction, and operational phases.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal and time-management abilities.
Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
Self-motivated and proactive approach, capable of identifying next steps and working with minimal supervision.
Strong comprehension and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and execute instructions in various formats (written, verbal, diagrams, schedules).