Control Room Operator

Position: Control Room Operator I
Company Overview  Canadian Solar, founded in 2001, is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions. The company is committed to sustainability and invests in employee growth through training, promotion, and flexible work options.
Position

Title:

Control Room Operator
Department:  Operations & Maintenance

Reports To:

Operations Control Centre Supervisor
Responsibilities   Real‑time monitoring and operation of photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities across multiple countries.
Use SCADA and EMS platforms to control equipment such as switches, breakers, inverters, trackers, sensors, and meters, ensuring voltage and power levels remain within limits.
Execute switching orders, dispatch instructions, and plant commands in coordination with Transmission Operators (TOs), Balancing Authorities (BAs), and Scheduling Coordinators (SCs).
Navigate and comply with market‑specific requirements (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, National Grid, European TSOs) while maintaining consistent operational standards globally.
Identify, analyze, and respond to operational events such as curtailments, outages, and derates across diverse regulatory environments.
Coordinate with international site teams and local field technicians during maintenance, outages, and emergencies.
Perform duties in compliance with NERC Reliability Standards (CIP, COM, PER, PRC, TOP, etc.) for North American facilities and with applicable international standards elsewhere.
Maintain situational awareness to support the reliability of the Bulk Electric System (BES) and equivalent systems worldwide.
Protect Critical Cyber Assets (CCAs) and follow cyber and physical security protocols under CIP standards.
Participate in NERC and equivalent international training, drills, and audit evidence gathering.
Adhere to established operational procedures, work instructions, and ISO 9001 quality management standards across all global facilities.
Contribute to continuous improvement by reporting process nonconformities, identifying root causes, and suggesting corrective/preventive actions.
Maintain accurate documentation, event logs, and evidence trails for ISO 9001 audits and quality reviews.
Support OCC initiatives in developing standardized global operating procedures while respecting local regulations.
Record and report real‑time events, incidents, and performance metrics in accordance with internal and external requirements.
Interface with international stakeholders, including field technicians, grid operators, plant managers, and Scheduling Coordinators across multiple time zones.
Complete and submit availability and outage reports to global market operators, scheduling coordinators, and regulators in required formats.
Follow all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in daily activities.
Assist in root cause analysis of system disturbances and outages across global operations.
Carry out any other duties assigned.
Qualifications   Post‑secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in a customer/supplier service environment.
Strong work ethic, positive team attitude, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong situational awareness and decision‑making under pressure.
Understanding of PV/BESS operations is an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Availability to work on a rotating schedule with 12‑hour shifts, including weekends.
Job Details   Type:  Permanent Full‑Time
Positions:  1
Grade:  T1
Salary Range:  $32.00 – $33.50 per hour

Hours:

40 per week
Canadian Solar embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2

SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign‑born residents, and veterans. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected group. We encourage applications even if you do not meet every single qualification outlined.

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