Project Engineer/Technician – EV Charging

Posted 18 April 2019
Salary Flexible dependent on experience
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy Storage & DSR
ReferenceEV 5515
Contact NameWill Mackay

Job description

Summary:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical technician with a leading company in the energy sector – covering EV charging and various other technologies. This role is a great growth opportunity where you can learn about new technology and get the credentials of a leading organisation on your CV. This company would let you work towards AP or SAP qualification

 

The Client:

A great company working in the EV Charging space and Clean Tech. This organization is an institution in the sector and provides stability but a lot of room for growth.

 

The Role:

The Project Engineer/Technician – EV Charging is a site-based role performing installation and O&M of  EV chargers and battery storage systems. You will guarantee safety and performance at minimum cost.

 

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified electrician with experience in renewable energy/ev charging/ cleantech assets. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties.

 

The responsibilities of the Technician include:

  • Adherence to and improvement of health and safety standards
  • Ensure all project work is undertaken or procured from subcontractors
  • Undertake project work according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
  • Manage sub-contractors and ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work.
  • Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
  • Inspection, testing and maintenance of EV chargers
  • Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports
  • Keeping in close communication with the office

 

The Individual:

Essential

  • Strong technical understanding of AC, DC and communications networks
  • Knowledge of contracts
  • Strong approach to safe working practices
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm for personal development
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email
  • Contract management skills
  • Project management skills
  • Project Management experience
  • Solar PV maintenance experience, ideally on MW-scale or large commercial systems
  • Experience of working remotely without close supervision
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Qualified electrician (17th edition)