Solar Facility Technician

Who We Are

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

As Solar Facility Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining solar facilities to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. You will maintain daily logs, troubleshoot, test, inspect, and repair various solar equipment, and perform routine maintenance on buildings, equipment, and grounds. You will also recommend changes to enhance performance.

This is a fully on-site role.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and environmentally sound operation and maintenance of all Company’s solar sites to which you are assigned. The assigned sites are Belleville North, Belleville South, Burks Falls East and Burks Falls West.
• Required to travel to all assigned sites to complete routine maintenance and repairs. As well as provide support to other Northland Solar sites in Ontario as required.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule to support continuous and reliable site operations
• Optimize electrical generation at each of your assigned facilities.
• Direct and manage all contractors required to operate and maintain the facilities.
• Direct and oversee part time operators that support snow clearing on assigned sites and weed management in the summer.
• Ensure Management of Change process is adhered to and documented.
• Closely adhere to all safety standards and procedures. Encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are practiced.
• Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
• Promote a culture that reinforces Company values and expectations.
• Effectively gather information from available resources when needed and implement corrective actions and plans as required.
• Follow defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed and perform according to reasonably detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively contribute to a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing mutual goals, supporting and promoting team spirit and cooperation.
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

Who You Are

• A Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and can articulate yourself in a clear and concise manner.
• Proactive problem solver: You have the ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur while effectively working with team members and management to resolve complex problems.
• Collaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team player to get things done.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to processes and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Completed High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed or in final year of completing Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Must hold a ticket in 309A Electrician Construction & Maintenance or
  
  

442A Industrial Electrician

• Experience in understanding and reviewing technical documents, including manuals, procedures, diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience in performing preventative and corrective maintenance on high voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, substations, inverters, and various systems (SCADA, UPS, communication, weather, and security).
• Experience maintaining facility grounds, racking systems, solar modules, and buildings, including cleaning and upkeep tasks.
• Experience using SCADA control systems and diagnostic equipment (power analyzers, thermography, oscilloscopes).
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to hear alarms, detect equipment sound changes, read instruments and gauges accurately, and communicate clearly on radios.
• Experience with various solar arrays and modules.
• Ability to work alone when needed, work flexible hours, respond to emergencies 24/7 and be available on standby.
• Have and maintain a valid class G driver's license, traveling is required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at heights, enter confined spaces and work under various weather conditions.
• First Aid & CPR Certified.
  
  

What’s In It for You: 

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive: 

• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access. 
• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources. 
• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.
  
  

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Pay Range

$67,200.00 - $84,000.00

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

We use AI‑enabled tools to help identify applications that meet job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed and decisions are made by people.

This is a replacement position.