Fleet Performance Specialist - Kitchener, Canada - VCT Group

VCT Group

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position
:
Fleet Performance Specialist

Location:
Kitchener, ON

Base Salary Range:
$50k - $60k Annual Salary, depending on experience and qualifications.

Also includes a company bonus program, competitive health benefits plan, RRSP
matching, generous vacation allowance, and staff discounts for solar and EV charging
systems.

OVERVIEW***At VCT Group we help our customers meet their sustainability and investment goals. We have built over 300
Solar

Projects and have a robust pipeline of work for 2024 and beyond. We pride ourselves on having a supportive,
diverse, and positive company culture.

Our latest endeavours push the limits to rethink underutilized spaces, such as our in house designed
Solar Canopy
structures, to drive electrification with modern
EV Charging solutions, and to work closely with industry-leading
developers to build out the future of how we generate, use and store electricity.

We are also the founders of a community-based energy investment vehicle. The
CED Co-op allows investors to
take part in building solutions that combat climate change. The Co-op has over 800 members and has deployed
over $45 million into renewable energy projects. We are proud that CED Co-op is the first co-operative in Canada
to become a public corporation, enabling investments in the Co-op to be held in registered investment accounts.

The Fleet Performance Specialist will play an important role in the management of the operations and maintenance
of the fleet of solar PV systems managed under the VCT portfolio. This will involve client engagement,
communications, and reporting, positive relationship development with suppliers for warranty and ongoing support
and ensuring healthy and safe working environments.

This position involves working out of our Kitchener office under the direction of the Engineering Manager, and in
collaboration with the Business Development, Project Development and Finance departments at VCT.

Our culture is very supportive and highly collaborative. We're looking for team players who want to grow with our
company. If you have a passion for making positive change a reality and want to help build a brighter future
together with us, we want to talk with you

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

Analyze system production and failures to inform future designs and enhancements.
Undertake special projects to explore system modifications for enhanced performance.
Ensure timely and accurate solar project portfolio performance analysis and reporting.
Develop and implement maintenance plans for performance and reliability.
Support O&M field team in troubleshooting inverter, panel, power electronics and controls problems.
Maintain positive relationship with suppliers and service providers for warranty and ongoing support.
Support healthy and safe working environment.
Produce documented processes and workflows, and adherence to these processes.
Engage with existing customers, listening for needs, identifying additional business opportunities.

3-5 Forwell Road, Kitchener, ON N2B 1W3

REQUIRED TO APPLY:

Bachelor's degree, Diploma, or equivalent work experience.
Direct experience in the solar industry, particularly in operations and maintenance.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Canadian driving license with clean record.
Ability to safely lift and carry 50lbs.
Able to contribute to a positive, collaborative, and diverse workplace culture. VCT is committed to a culture

of mutual respect and support; and to providing a safe space for all employees and visitors.

YOU'LL PROBABLY ALSO NEED THIS TO GET THE JOB:

Solar system design, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
Experience scheduling and assigning tasks to field team personnel.
Ability to identify problems and develop multiple creative alternatives for problem resolution.
Able to work independently with tight timelines in a fastpaced environment.
Demonstrated attention to detail, customer care and superior quality of work.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD BE AN ASSET:

Experience in managing technical projects, especially those involving network communications or system

controls, would be beneficial.

Familiarity with renewable energy systems and/or electrical systems.
Experience in leading and training teams, particularly field teams in a technical environment.
Forklift, first aid/CPR, and working at heights certification.
Experience in complementary technologies to solar power (battery and energy storage, heat pumps,

electric vehicle integration and/or fleet electrification, etc.)

YOU'LL LIKELY BE A PRETTY GOOD FIT IF SOME OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES YOU: