Solar Facility Technician

Who We Are:
At Northland were enablers of change united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception weve been early movers in the energy industry adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

Were a different kind of independent power producer. As developers owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition were uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. Weve expanded our business across Canada the United States Latin America Europe and Asia to become a global leader all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe Northland is powered by our people.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and environmentally sound operation and maintenance of all Companys solar sites to which you are assigned. The assigned sites are Belleville North Belleville South Burks Falls East and Burks Falls West.
• Required to travel to all assigned sites to complete routine maintenance and repairs. As well as provide support to other Northland Solar sites in Ontario as required.
• Participate in a rotating oncall schedule to support continuous and reliable site operations
• Optimize electrical generation at each of your assigned facilities.
• Direct and manage all contractors required to operate and maintain the facilities.
• Direct and oversee part time operators that support snow clearing on assigned sites and weed management in the summer.
• Ensure Management of Change process is adhered to and documented.
• Closely adhere to all safety standards and procedures. Encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are practiced.
• Demonstrate integrity strong initiative work ethic as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
• Promote a culture that reinforces Company values and expectations.
• Effectively gather information from available resources when needed and implement corrective actions and plans as required.
• Follow defined instructions and maintenance schedules executing plans as directed and perform according to reasonably detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively contribute to a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing mutual goals supporting and promoting team spirit and cooperation.
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• A Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and can articulate yourself in a clear and concise manner.

• Proactive problem solver: You have the ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur while effectively working with team members and management to resolve complex problems.

• Collaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team player to get things done.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours and thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to processes and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed or in final year of completing Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Must hold a ticket in

  309A Electrician Construction & Maintenance or

  442A Industrial Electrician

• Experience in understanding and reviewing technical documents including manuals procedures diagrams and schematics.
• Experience in performing preventative and corrective maintenance on high voltage equipment transformers switchgear substations inverters and various systems (SCADA UPS communication weather and security).
• Experience maintaining facility grounds racking systems solar modules and buildings including cleaning and upkeep tasks.
• Experience using SCADA control systems and diagnostic equipment (power analyzers thermography oscilloscopes).
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook Excel Teams).
• Ability to hear alarms detect equipment sound changes read instruments and gauges accurately and communicate clearly on radios.
• Experience with various solar arrays and modules.
• Ability to work alone when needed work flexible hours respond to emergencies 24/7 and be available on standby.
• Have and maintain a valid class G drivers license traveling is required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds climb ladders work at heights enter confined spaces and work under various weather conditions.
• First Aid & CPR Certified.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If youre excited about a role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with this job description we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity inclusion and belonging commitments.

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This document is a guide. The duties responsibilities and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

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