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Join e-STORAGE!\nWho We Are\nWelcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.\nWith our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.\nPosition Title: Manager, Service Operations Planning\nDepartment: Service\nCompensation: $100,000 - $120,000 + annual bonus \nReports To: Global Director, Service\nLocation: Ontario, Canada\nAbout the Role:\nThe Service Operations Planning Manager will lead global planning and work management across e-STORAGE’s service operations in the Americas, Europe, and APAC. This role is focused on building consistent processes for how preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, work orders, spares coordination, and service reporting are planned, tracked, and executed across the BESS service portfolio. 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Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.\ne-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.\nThis is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.\nWhat It’s Like to Work Here\nAt e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee-you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do-it’s the secret to our success. 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