About the Company Recurrent Energy is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, we are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and function as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business. Location: Piripiri, PI Jaguaretama, CE Responsibilities Possess a high degree of safety training and awareness and adhere to all health and safety rules and company policies . Troubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals . Understand hourly and daily solar farm production output targets. If there is any risk of not meeting them, execute a plan for correction or elevation of the situation . Perform routine maintenance (PMs, start-up tests, etc.) on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed before elevating any problems or issues . Identify potential problems and suggest changes or corrective actions . Work with other members of the O&M team, sub-contractors, and other groups to continuously improve system performance, drive product quality and maintenance cost improvement. Diagnose and troubleshoot various solar farm systems such as PV arrays, inverters, switchgear, transformers, breakers, communications, and CCTV equipment, etc. Follow the maintenance schedules and conduct equipment preventative maintenance . Assist in developing standard operating documents for equipment maintenance, operations, and training . Assist with project commissioning and testing providing knowledge expertise . Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solutions Code of Business Conduct . Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies . Complete other duties and projects as assigned . Requirements Minimum 1 year work experience as a maintenance technician in the renewable energy field (solar, wind or similar). Experience maintaining and operating MV and HV equipment. A secondary school technical education. Experience in troubleshooting and repairing various types of electrical machinery and equipment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications. Knowledge of computer systems and networking would be a valuable asset. Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be willing to work outside of normal daytime hours of 8am to 5:00pm responding to emergency service or equipment issues. Some nights and weekend work will be required. ONS operator certification is a plus. Must be willing to travel for extended periods up to a week on occasion. Must have a valid Brazilian driver's licence with a clean abstract.
