Solar & BESS Maintenance Technician

Overview

Our PV & BESS Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role ensures optimal system performance, safety, and compliance with Canadian electrical codes and industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance on PV systems (modules, inverters, racking, wiring, distribution equipment, SCADA/monitoring equipment)
• Conduct routine maintenance on BESS equipment
• Complete thermal imaging, IV curve tracing and performance testing
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and communication faults
• Respond to system alarms and outages
• Replace faulty components (inverters, combiner boxes, fuses, weather sensors, monitoring equipment)
• System commissioning, including visual inspections, voltage and current testing, insulation testing (megger testing)
• Follow OEM specific maintenance requirements in addition to company standards and industry best practices
• Ensure strict compliance with RESCo Energy’s extensive Health & Safety Procedures & Policies
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Licensed 309A Electrician mandatory
• 2-5+ years of experience with PV systems
• Working at Heights, AWP training required
• First Aid/CPR training an asset
• Electrical Engineering Technician/Technologist diploma or equivalent an asset
• Strong understanding of DC and AC electrical systems
• Familiarity with SCADA and monitoring equipment/platforms
• Ability to read and interpret SLDs and system drawings
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment including multimeters, meggers, thermal imagery, IV curve tracing and able to complete torque tests and performance evaluations
• Previous experience and knowledge of BESS systems an asset
• Experience with computer networking, IP, Wi-Fi, and cellular data communications

Mandatory Travel Requirements

• Valid class G Driver's License with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel daily within Ontario
• Ability to travel for up to 2 weeks within Canada

Reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided to people with disabilities upon request.

Notes

RESCo Energy Inc. is Ontario's first solar-focused Engineering, Procurement, and Construction and Maintenance (EPCM) firm. This description reflects the role and responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of duties. All information is kept to focus on the role and its requirements.