JobDescription
RegionalServiceManager
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.com
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
For additional information about Canadian Solar, visit www.canadiansolar.com
PositionTitle:RegionalServiceManager
Department:LongTermService
Entity:CSe-STORAGE
ReportsTo:DirectorofService
Location:Santiago,Chile
PositionSummary:
The Regional Service Manager will be responsible for managing a cross functional team to complete commissioningactivitiesandtheobligationsundertheLong-TermServiceAgreements(LTSA’s)forBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.This will include managing the daily operations of the regional service team including scheduling resources to complete commissioning tasks, preventative and corrective maintenance.You will focus on performance and profitability within the framework of the operating plan. In this role, you will develop a strategy for improved maintenance, diagnostic and operation to provide additional customer value and reduce the cost of service.The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with varying priorities and assignments, as well as demanding timelines.Experience with renewable power generation and service management is essential. The successful candidate must be customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in a supplier service environment.
Responsibilities:
- ManageBESSCommissioningscopeandscheduletoensuretasksarecompletedeffectivelyand on time.
- ResponsibletodrivePMscheduleandstandardstopromotegoodresultswithlimitedoutage time.
- Developstrategyforimprovedmaintenancediagnosticandoperationtoprovideadditional customer value and reduce cost of service.
- DirecttheperformanceofBESSFieldOperationwithinassignedcontractualscopeof responsibilities.
- Establishstrongrelationshipsthroughmentoringanddevelopmentofstaff.
- Integratetheoperationsperspectiveintoalljobproposalinitiativeswhileachievingavailability and performance guarantees
- ProvidecriticalfeedbacktotheSeniorServiceManageraroundprocesses,procedures,gaps,and standards.
- Ensureallpersonnelaretrainedandfollowenvironmental,healthandsafetypoliciesand procedures
- ObserveandenforceprogramcompliancearoundNCRs,ServiceReports,andInvoicing.
- Ensureteamlaborandworkordershavebeencapturedandcorrectformonthlyreporting.
- Responsibletoorderandaccountforalltooling,materialsandpartsneededateachsitewithin assigned region for any Service scope.
- Responsibletoauditandpromotegoodpracticearoundsparepartsmanagementandfield documentation (LOTO, JHA, MPs, etc.).
- Reviewandapprovemaintenancereports.
- Evaluateandrecommendopportunitiestoimproveoperationalefficiencies.
- Determinesparepartrequirementsandtracksparepartinventory.
- Analyzeperformancedatadeterminingrootcauseandperformancetrends.
- Build,develop,andgrowanybusinessrelationshipsvitaltothesuccessoftheproject.
- Completeotherdutiesandprojectsasassigned.
QualificationsandExperience:
- Minimum10years’workexperienceinaserviceenvironmentthatincludeselectricalsystems, controls systems, network communication hardware, and power generation hardware.
- Minimum5yearsmanagementandpersonnelmanagementexperience.
- MustspeakEnglishandSpanish.
- Engineering(ElectricalorMechanical)degreeordiploma.Equivalentworkexperiencewillbe considered.
- Knowledgeofgeneralandnationalcodes,mediumvoltagepowersystemsandEnergyStorage system applications is an asset.
- Strongnegotiation,facilitation,riskmanagementandconsensusbuildingskills.
- Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskillsandtheabilitytointeractprofessionallyand influence positively a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
- Provenabilitytoprioritize,managemultipleprojects,andexecuteinafast-pacedanddynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality.
- Mustpossessavaliddriver’slicensewithadriving record.
- Mustbeabletotraveltoregionallocationsas needed.
- Abilitytofunctionsuccessfullybothindependentlyandwithinateam.
- Demonstratedprofessionalappearanceandconduct.
- Workwillbeperformedinastandardofficeenvironment,infrontofacomputermonitorandwill involve sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, reaching.
