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.
What We Offer:
- Extended Health and Dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP contributions and matching plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Strong safety culture
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)
- Complete detailed service reports, maintenance logs
- 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
Schedule and Work Environment:
- Ability to be on-call or attend to after-hours work on rotation
- Ability to work comfortably on construction sites in various weather conditions
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take direction and follow instructions
About the company:
RESCo Energy Inc. (RESCo) is Ontario's first solar-focused Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Maintenance (EPCM) firm. Since 2006, RESCo has become one of the most experienced rooftop solar specialists throughout Canada and has more recently expanded into the commercial battery energy storage space.
The culture at RESCo is built upon an open and collaborative environment that embraces creativity, quality, safety, and production. Our relationships continue to be RESCo’s foundation for its shared success. Our leadership inspires the drive, commitment and pride which is evident throughout every initiative.
We are also highly active and committed to creating an environment which is accessible to all our customers, employees, and applicants. Reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided to people with disabilities upon request.
For more information about RESCo Energy Inc. please visit www.rescoenergy.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have your Working at Heights completed? Is it valid?
- Do you have your 309 Journeyman Electrician Licence or working towards it?
- Are you willing to travel within Canada?
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
