Lead Roving Technician

e-STORAGE; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Opportunity to travel across Ontario

Job summary

e-STORAGE, part of the Canadian Solar family, seeks a Lead Roving Technician to commission and maintain SolBank storage systems across Ontario. You will drive LTSA activities, lead field teams, and ensure safety and environmental compliance on multiple projects.

The role requires 5+ years in renewables/service, strong electrical knowledge, and travel up to 100%. Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years in a service environment, preferably renewables.
• Knowledge of codes, MV power systems, and storage applications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support sites within your area for long-term service agreements.
• Act as field site supervisor or site lead when required.
• Coordinate with Project/Commissioning/LTSA managers during commissioning and LTSA.
• Plan service/commissioning work with customers and follow LOTO procedures.
• Collaborate to complete STO and RMAs promptly.
• Issue tracking and NCR resolution support with QA teams.
• Coordinate with third parties for site support tickets and fixes.
• Train Service Technicians on SolBank commissioning and LTSA.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Communication skills

Project management

Ownership mentality

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

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

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.

Who We Are

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.

Position Title: Lead Roving Technician

Department: Service

Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 + annual bonus

Reports To: Regional Service Manager

Location: Elora/Hedley/Oxford Ontario

About the Role:

Wondering what your day-to-day could look like as our new Lead Roving Technician? In this role, you'll play an integral part of the service team, primarily responsible for commissioning and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on SolBank Storage Power Block (SPB). This role also involves fulfilling obligations under Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA's) for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The successful candidate must be willing to travel and perform tasks at various project sites throughout Ontario. Experience with BESS or renewable power generation equipment in a service environment is required.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting sites within your designated area for long-term service agreements.
• Fill in as a field site supervisor or site lead.
• Coordinating with Project Manager, Commissioning Manager and LTSA manager to represent SolBank responsibilities through the commissioning process and LTSA.
• Working with the customer during service and commissioning efforts planning, LOTO procedures depending on customer or CSE responsibilities.
• Work with coordinators to get STO and RMAs completed in a timely manner.
• Work with quality and process NCRs and provide as needed issue tracking.
• Work with 3rd party to fix replace or schedule site support by submitting tickets.
• Work with performance engineering to come up with resolutions as issues come about and submit Jira entrées as needed.
• Allocating contracted workers to the schedule requirements and managing their funding and onboarding.
• Training new Service Technicians to be able to commission SolBank and support LTSA.
• Training technicians and contractors on CMMS and proper usage.
• Representing Services as site lead for new projects and drives scheduling, safety and environmental compliance.
• Working with Field Service Supervisors and technicians to ensure an effective transition to Operations.
• Acting as field technical advisor for Service Technicians, Field Supervisors and Service Department.
• Responding to situations that arise during SolBank transit includes repairs and damage assessment.
• Assisting in procedure development and continuous improvement efforts.
• Performing training exercises in the field for Service Technicians supporting commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Providing onsite diagnostic, troubleshooting and hands-on support to maintain equipment and achieve availability and capacity guarantees.
• Developing operating procedures and processes.
• Adhering to all health and safety rules and policies.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational background in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years' of relevant work experience in a service environment, preferably in renewable energy
• Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems and photovoltaic or Energy Storage system applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality
• Previous experience with a CMMS software program is preferred
• Ability to travel to regional locations as needed (up to 100% of the time)

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

What's Like To Work Here

• 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

• The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.
• Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

Your Rewards

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