At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.
Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Management: Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and hardware. Ensure the reliability and performance of all IT systems and applications.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support to employees, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and resolving technical problems in a timely manner.
- Network Administration: Manage and monitor network performance, including LAN, WAN, and VPN connections. Ensure network security and implement best practices for network management.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce IT security policies and procedures to protect company data and systems. Stay up-to-date with cybersecurity threats and apply appropriate measures to safeguard IT assets.
- System Upgrades: Plan and execute system upgrades, including hardware and software updates. Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to enhance IT operations.
- Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and system availability in case of failures or emergencies.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of IT systems, configurations, and procedures. Create and update user guides and training materials.
- Project Management: Participate in IT projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and other initiatives. Collaborate with other departments to meet project goals and deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in IT engineering or a similar role. Experience with IT infrastructure management, network administration, and technical support.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, and security practices. Proficiency with operating systems (Windows, Linux) and virtualization technologies.
Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and collaborate effectively with team members.
Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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What We Do
Founded in 2001 in Ontario Canada, Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is as a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries & regions on 6 continents. Canadian Solar is both a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, with over 14,000 employees globally.
With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil and South East Asian countries, Canadian Solar now has module manufacturing capacity and has delivered more than 55 GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 150 countries in the past 20 years.
Canadian Solar has solar power projects globally and solar power plants that are in commercial operation, with a resale value of US$1.2 billion. In addition, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified utility-scale solar power project pipeline around 10 GWp, with projects being developed in the U.S., Japan, Latin America,Australia, EMEA, South East Asia, India and China. Of the total project pipeline, 2.9 GWp of projects are at late-stage development and have secured energy offtake agreements.
In 2018, Canadian Solar achieved a revenue of US$3.74 billion, Meanwhile, Canadian Solar was listed as the Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturer in terms of bankability for Q4 2018, and was named as Top 3 Global Utility-scale Solar PV Project Developer for 2017 by GTM Research.
Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/.
Canadian Solar is making the difference by delivering more clean, safe and affordable solar energy to the world.
