Operator - Solar Energy

Job Description
Why should you join our team?
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution
Reporting to Manager – Operations and Maintenance, Hydro and Solar Energy.

Your day-to-day

• Operate and maintain the facility as a service operator in accordance with contracts, maintenance plans, and established budgets;
• Optimize the efficiency and production of the solar farm by taking all necessary and required actions;
• Ensure that all work on site complies with policies and applicable safety, environmental, and engineering standards;
• Use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to plan and record the work performed;
• Manage relationships with subcontractors who perform operational and maintenance work on site;
• Monitor SCADA to ensure proper production of the solar farm and quickly resolve any issues that arise;
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly internal operations reports on time;
• Conduct periodic health and safety inspections and remedy any non-compliance with subcontractors, if necessary;
• Represent the company, as needed, to Hydro-One or Sault Ste. Marie PUC and in relations with landowners and the community;
• Take all necessary steps to investigate and resolve alarms generated by the solar farm in order to minimize downtime (24/7 availability when in service);
• Operate heavy equipment (snow removal, grass cutting, etc.);
• Ensure that on-site teams are trained and equipped to perform their work safely and efficiently.

Your skills, our requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in electromechanics or electricity will be considered and given preference;
• Experience in renewable energy is an asset;
• Experience with voltage converters is an asset;
• Experience with SCADA systems and PLCs is an asset;
• Have a good knowledge of mobile vehicles (tractors, ATVs, etc.);
• Possess a valid Class G driver's license;
• C competency card or red electricity seal is an asset;
• Training in electromechanics or electricity will be considered and given preference.

Additional considerations

• The position is based in Sault Ste. Marie;
• This position is an O3 level.

Our benefits

• Three weeks vacation to start;
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
• Group retirement plans with employer participation;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Career development opportunities;

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.