Operator – Solar Energy

Innergex; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

100% employer-funded medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Canada is seeking a Service Operator to maintain and optimize solar facility operations. The role requires 3-5 years of experience, preferably in renewable energy, and a degree from a College or Career College. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, monitoring facility performance, and managing subcontractors. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical insurance, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Possess a valid Class G driver’s license.
• Training in electromechanics or electricity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the solar facility according to standards.
• Optimize performance and production of the solar facility.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Experience in renewable energy

Knowledge of SCADA systems

Experience with heavy equipment

Education

Degree from College or Career College

Tools

Voltage converters

PLC systems

Job description

Description

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Why should you join our team?

We offer a challenging role in a growing industry, the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge renewable technologies, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Your day-to-day!

• Carry out the operation maintenance of the facility as a service operator in accordance with the contracts, operating plans, and established budgets.
• Optimize the performance and production of the solar facility by taking all necessary steps.
• Ensure that all work on site complies with applicable safety, environmental and engineering policies/standards.
• Use a computerized maintenance management system to plan and record the work performed.
• Manage the relationship with subcontractors who carry out operation and maintenance activities on site.
• Monitor the SCADA of the solar facility to ensure good production and that problems are properly managed.
• Complete weekly and monthly internal operations report and distribute them in a timely manner.
• Perform periodic safety inspections and remedy any shortcomings with subcontractors, if applicable.
• Represent the company as required with Hydro‑One and in relations with landowners and the community.
• Take all necessary steps to investigate and resolve alarms triggered by the solar facility to minimize downtime (24‑hour availability when in service).
• Operate heavy equipment (snow removal, grass cutting, etc.).
• Ensure that the teams on site are trained and equipped to carry out their work in a safe and efficient manner.

Your skills, our requirements!

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Posses a degree from College or Career College.
• Training in electromechanics or electricity will be considered and preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, an asset.
• Experience with voltage converters, an asset.
• Experience with SCADA systems and PLCs, an asset.
• Have a good knowledge of mobile vehicles (tractor, ATV, etc.).
• Possess a valid Class G driver’s license.

Additional considerations!

• This position is based on the Stardale, ON site.
• This position is a O3 level.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Three weeks vacation to start.
• 100% Innergex‑funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions.
• 100% Employer funded wellness account.
• Group retirement plans with employer participation.
• Electric vehicle (E‑VIP) incentive program.
• Career development opportunities.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.