Control Room Operator I / II

Job Description

The primary function of the Control Room Operator will be to monitor and control generation facilities in Ontario, the USA and around the globe. The individual will work closely with the System Performance Engineers and the Operations and Maintenance teams around the world, as well as with Analysts in the group.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following initiatives:

• Conduct ongoing review of PV and BESS facilities, using Canadian Solar's proprietary Global Monitoring Platform, to detect potential issues.
• Investigate and validate system alarms.
• Remotely investigate, troubleshoot and rectify various assets on site.
• Assign events/alarms to local O&M teams through work order creation.
• Act as the main point of contact for Governing Bodies regarding required shutdowns, curtailment, or events affecting facility generation.
• Monitor the facilities' CCTV security systems.
• Operate and control remotely the facilities' SCADA systems.
• Assist with documenting and preparing operating procedures.
• Prepare reports to the governing and regulatory bodies such as NERC, police, MOE, MOL, etc.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct.
• Support ISO 9001 activities.
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.
• Conduct other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A post-secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a customer/supplier service environment.
• Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of PV and BESS operations would be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Available to work on a rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts, including weekends.

Note

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected group.

Studies have shown that women and people of diverse backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote inclusion of equity groups. We strongly encourage applications even if you don't believe you meet all the requirements outlined. We will do our best to respond.

The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at its own discretion.

Upon individual request, Recurrent Energy will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.