Solar Technical Asset Manager

Overview

Job Title: Technician Asset Manager – Utility-Scale Solar (300MW+)

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Department: Operations & Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-call rotation required

We are seeking a technically strong and operations-focused Technician Asset Manager to support our portfolio of utility-scale solar facilities (100MW+). Based in Calgary, this role oversees plant performance, maintenance coordination, and contractual compliance across large-scale PV assets.

This position blends performance analytics, maintenance planning, contractor coordination, and asset owner interface — all with a clear objective: maximize availability, optimize performance ratio, and protect long-term asset value.

This is an office-based role in Calgary supporting remote utility-scale facilities. No travel is required. Participation in an on-call rotation is required to support after-hours operational needs.

• Utility-Scale Performance Oversight
• Daily remote monitoring and performance analysis of assigned 100MW+ solar facilities
• Ensure compliance with contractual Availability and Performance Ratio guarantees
• Analyze inverter block trends, SCADA data, alarm management, and weather correlations
• Lead structured root-cause investigations for underperformance events
• Track availability metrics and support performance reporting to owners
• Maintenance Planning and Execution Support
• Develop and manage annual preventive maintenance plans aligned with OEM and contractual requirements
• Coordinate corrective maintenance activities across inverter stations and balance-of-plant systems
• Dispatch and oversee internal technicians and subcontractors
• Optimize maintenance scheduling to minimize downtime and reduce response times
• Owner and Asset Manager Interface
• Act as primary technical contact for asset managers and owners
• Deliver clear, data-driven performance explanations
• Support availability calculations and contractual performance assessments
• Prepare scopes of work and quotations for major repairs or capital improvements
• Major Corrective and Technical Projects
• Coordinate inverter replacements, MV component repairs, rebuilds, and repowering initiatives
• Support commissioning and return-to-service activities
• Interface with OEMs for warranty claims and technical escalations
• Regulatory and Documentation Support
• Maintain complete and audit-ready operational records
• Support compliance requirements for interconnected facilities
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance, outages, and corrective actions

This role participates in a structured on-call rotation to support operational events outside standard business hours. The Technician Asset Manager must be comfortable making timely, structured decisions during off-hours while coordinating field response as needed.

• 3–7+ years of experience in utility-scale solar O&M or technical asset management
• Experience supporting 50MW–200MW+ solar facilities preferred
• Strong understanding of central inverter systems (Sungrow, SMA, Power Electronics, etc.)
• Experience working with SCADA platforms and plant performance analytics
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems and balance-of-plant components
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing maintenance workflows
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Exposure to grid-connected or BES-interconnected facilities
• Experience supporting Performance Ratio testing and availability guarantees
• Electrical or engineering technologist background

• Strong ownership mindset
• Calm and structured decision-making under pressure
• High accountability and reliability
• Clear communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Organized and proactive planner
• Safety-focused

Support large-scale utility assets from a centralized Calgary operations team

Work in a technically driven O&M environment

Influence long-term performance strategy

Be part of a growing North American renewable energy portfolio

Meaningful operational impact without travel demands