Sr. Commissioning Manager, North America

Canadian Solar Inc.

9d • $160,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Commissioning Manager will lead commissioning delivery for e-STORAGE’s utility-scale battery energy storage projects across North America. Reporting to the Global Director of Commissioning, this role manages a team of Commissioning Managers and provides strategic and technical oversight from construction completion through energization, testing and commercial operation. The successful candidate will oversee portfolio priorities, resource planning and project execution while serving as a senior escalation point for customers, utilities, contractors and internal teams.

Requirements

• Educational background in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Substantial progressive experience, generally eight or more years, in commissioning, electrical power systems, renewable-energy EPC, substations, power generation, utility-scale energy storage or a closely related field
• Direct commissioning or field-testing experience involving utility-scale battery energy storage systems
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams and coordinating multiple projects or geographically dispersed field teams
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including medium- and high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, protection and controls, grounding, electrical drawings and single-line diagrams
• Practical knowledge of battery systems, power conversion systems, plant controls, EMS, SCADA, PPC and grid-connected testing.
• Experience with construction sequencing, project scheduling, contractual milestones, utility requirements, grid-compliance testing and commercial-operation requirements
• Strong leadership, judgment, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure field situations
• Ability to travel throughout North America up to 50% and remain onsite for two to three weeks when required

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Commissioning Managers while providing direction and support to commissioning engineers, technicians and other field personnel
• Oversee commissioning execution across a portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage projects
• Manage staffing priorities, site assignments, mobilization schedules, resource forecasts and competing project demands.
• Develop and oversee project-specific commissioning strategies, plans, schedules, procedures, inspection requirements and turnover processes.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for technical issues, safety concerns, schedule risks, resource conflicts and customer concerns during commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership during energization, system commissioning, troubleshooting, performance testing and acceptance testing
• Oversee commissioning activities involving battery systems, power conversion systems, transformers, medium- and high-voltage equipment, protection and controls, EMS, SCADA, PPC and associated balance-of-plant systems
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of commissioning reports, daily reports, issue logs, job safety analyses, quality documentation and project turnover packages
• Lead portfolio reviews, team meetings and project-specific operational discussions that promote accountability, collaboration and effective decision-making
• Represent the commissioning organization in customer meetings and provide clear updates regarding project status, risks and corrective actions

Benefits

• annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager