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

Canadian Solar Inc.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking a proactive Commissioning & Field Services Technician for our C&I Storage and PV Turnkey Solutions division. You will coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, PR tests, grid connection, and handover to the owner, interacting with internal teams up to executive leadership.

Reporting to the Head of Technical Team, you will develop standardized commissioning processes, manage contractors, ensure safety procedures, and support warranties through project turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible technical, engineering, O&M management, or heavy industry procurement experience is expected.
• Solar EPC experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven skills in Commissioning and O&M processes are a must.
• High proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PPT), MS Project, CRM systems, and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and manage efficient commissioning processes for solar projects with standardized templates.
• Ensure safe testing of mechanically completed installations to meet ramp-up and performance requirements.
• Coordinate and manage commissioning work performed by contractors and/or vendors at project sites.
• Manage quality control and oversight to connect to the grid and commence commercial operation.
• Interface with DNO/TNO and comply with requirements.
• Serve as main contact during project transition from construction to operation and ensure handover documentation and warranties are in place.
• Maintain pre-operations services to keep plants performing and preserve warranties till PAC release.
• Arrange delivery, inspection, and storage of spare parts; ensure proper storage and replacement of used parts.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement on contracting strategies, RFPs, and vendor negotiations.
• Assist with contract award process and present award recommendations to EPC Director.
• Participate in engineering, design, and construction review.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Commissioning & O&M

MS Office proficiency

CRM familiarity

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerBI

CRM systems

PPT

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we’ve been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar’s subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees’ growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees’ well-being. Join our team to “Make the Difference” by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Commissioning & Field Services Technician for our C&I Storage and PV Turnkey Solutions. Within the C&I Storage & PV Turnkey solutions department, you are responsible for the overall management and coordination of the activities related to pre-commissioning, commissioning, PR test, Grid Connection and Interoperability, plant management until sale. The role will require a significant amount of interaction with internal and external stakeholders including executive level leadership.

In this role you will report to the Head of Technical Team C&I Storage and PV Turnkey Solutions.

Main 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• 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.

COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE

• 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).

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English (other European languages would be a plus)
• Please submit your CV in English

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