JobDescription
HighVoltageTechnicalManager
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 atimproving gridoperations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to asustainable future.e-STORAGEhassuccessfullyimplementedover3.3GWhDCofbatteryenergystoragesolutionsin 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 Companyoperates two fully automated, state-of-the-artmanufacturing 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.
Foradditionalinformationaboute-STORAGE,visitwww.csestorage.com
Canadian Solarwas founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listedon NASDAQsince 2006. Itis now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaicmodules, 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, andconnectedover9GWpofsolarpowerprojectsandover3GWhofbatterystorageprojectsacrossthe world.Currently,theCompanyhasapproximately700MWpofsolarpowerprojectsinoperation,8GWp ofprojectsunderconstructionorinbacklog(late-stage),andanadditional17GWpofprojectsinadvanced 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 50GWhatadvancedandearly-stagedevelopment.CanadianSolarisoneofthemostbankablecompanies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
ForadditionalinformationaboutCanadianSolar,visitwww.canadiansolar.com
Position Title:High Voltage Technical Manager Department:ProjectImplementation&Services Entity:CS e-STORAGE
ReportsTo:ServiceDirector - EMEA
Location:UnitedKingdom
PositionSummary:
TheHighVoltageTechnicalManagerwillplayakeyroleinmanaginghigh-voltagesystemsacrossBattery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites. The successful candidate will be Senior Authorised Person (SAP) certified upto 33kV andresponsible foroverseeing the safeoperation,switching, andhigh-voltage work at the project sites. This role involves working closely with the Services team and assisting in broader tasks beyond HV duties. The role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment,
withstrongexperienceinhigh-voltagesystems,switchingprocedures,andcompliancewithUK standards.
Responsibilities:
- LeadHVswitchingoperationsupto33kV,includingisolation,earthing,andsafeswitching processes.
- OverseeoperationalBESSsites,ensuringhigh-voltagesystemsarefunctioningoptimally.
- EnsurecompliancewithElectricalSafetyRules,CDMRegulations,andotherrelevantUK standards.
- Issuepermitsandsafetydocumentationforhigh-voltageactivities.
- ConductriskassessmentsandpreparemethodstatementsforHV-relatedtasks.
- Provideleadershiptoonsiteelectricalteamsandmanagecontractorsduringsiteactivities.
- Collaboratewithprojectstakeholders,includingclients,contractors,andserviceteams.
- ReportdirectlytotheSeniorCommissioningManager,ensuringalignmentonallproject objectives.
- MonitorandreportontheperformanceofHVsystems,identifyingandaddressinganyissues.
- Ensuremaintenanceandoperationproceduresareimplementedeffectivelyacrossoperational sites.
QualificationsandExperience:
- SeniorAuthorisedPerson(SAP)certifiedupto33kV.
- DegreeorHNC/HNDinElectricalEngineering,PowerSystems,orrelatedfield.
- Extensiveexperienceinhigh-voltagesystems,particularlyinBatteryEnergyStorage Systems (BESS) or utility-scale energy infrastructure.
- Strongunderstandingofhigh-voltagesafetystandardsandindustrybestpractices.
- Experiencemanagingbothcommissioningandoperationsofhigh-voltageinfrastructure.
- FamiliaritywithUKelectricalsafetyregulations,suchastheGridCode.
- Relevanthealthandsafetyqualifications(e.g.,SMSTS/NEBOSH/IOSH).
- Excellentorganisational,problem-solving,andcommunicationskills.
- Abilitytoassistinabroadrangeoftasksacrosscommissioningandoperationalphases.
DesirableSkills:
- Experienceintherenewableenergyorutility-scaleenergystorage sector.
- FamiliaritywithSCADAsystemsandremotemonitoringofBESSoperations.
- ProjectmanagementcertificationsuchasPRINCE2orAPM.
Compensation&Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package basedonanannualobjectiveachievement.Ourgenerousbenefitspackageincludesapensionscheme,private medical insurance, life, annual leave, and sick pay.
CanadianSolarInc.isanEqualOpportunityEmployer(EOE).Qualifiedapplicantsareconsideredforemployment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.