Full-Time

Senior Service Technician

Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar

51-200 employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells solar modules

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; on-site in Greater Houston area. Travel up to 50%+ of the time to regional project sites.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • Qualified Electrical Technician
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a service environment, preferably in renewable energy
  • OSHA 30 Certified (OSHA 10 certification is accepted if OSHA 30 is obtained soon after hire)
  • Previous training and knowledge of inverters
  • SCADA experience is beneficial
  • Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems, and Energy Storage system applications is an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel)
  • Previous experience with a CMMS software program is preferred
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • First Aid Trained
  • Ability to travel to regional locations as needed (over 50% of the time)
  • Ability to work successfully both independently and within a team
  • Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct
  • Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
  • A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability
Responsibilities
  • Commission CSI Energy Storage’s SolBank Storage Power Block
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of SPBs to adhere to warranty requirements
  • Manage obligations for BESS equipment under LTSA’s, which may include: Energy Storage Cabinets (ESC’s), Power Conversion Stations (PCS), Ring Main Units (RMU’s) / Switchgear, Transformers, SCADA and networking devices
  • Provide onsite diagnostic, troubleshooting, and hands-on support to maintain equipment and meet availability and capacity guarantees
  • Oversee and supervise sub-contractors on site when required
  • Assist in developing standard operating procedures and processes
  • Complete work order documentation in a timely manner
  • Ensure accuracy of spare parts inventory
  • Perform proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and switching procedures as needed
  • Support client training during commissioning
  • Adhere to all health and safety rules and policies
  • Complete other duties and projects as assigned
  • Team up with talented colleagues and partners to achieve project goals.
  • Champion our standards for quality, safety, and sustainability.
  • Help us keep improving—your ideas are always welcome!

Canadian Solar manufactures solar photovoltaic modules and manages large-scale solar energy projects for residential, commercial, and utility customers. These products work by converting sunlight into electricity using high-efficiency cell designs, while the company provides the necessary kits and maintenance services to keep these systems running. It distinguishes itself through a massive portfolio of over 1,500 patents and a top "bankability" rating, which signals to investors that its technology is a reliable financial bet compared to other manufacturers. The company's goal is to improve the performance of renewable energy by developing more efficient solar hardware and providing end-to-end support for power plant development.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Canada

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 storage shipments hit 2.1 GWh, beating guidance and supporting growth.
  • Canadian Solar's storage backlog reached $3.5 billion on May 8, 2026.
  • The company won its January 15, 2026 Maxeon patent fight, reducing TOPCon litigation overhang.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 gross margin drops to 13%-15% after the tariff-refund boost fades.
  • Recurrent Energy's project sales stayed soft in Q1 2026, limiting backlog monetization.
  • Loss of U.S. tax-credit eligibility after 2026 would cripple the Texas-Indiana ramp and project economics.

What makes Canadian Solar unique

  • Canadian Solar launched SolBank 4.0 at SNEC 2026 for 6.25 MWh utility storage.
  • May 14, 2026, Canadian Solar paired modules, storage, EPC, and operations in one platform.
  • Its U.S. manufacturing plan targets 10 GW Texas modules and 6.3 GW Indiana cells by 2027.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation