Summary:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced O&M technician with a leading company in the energy sector. 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:

An establish but truly innovative organization which has always led the way in tackling the challenge of climate change. This organization is an institution in the sector and provides stability but a lot of room for growth.

The Role:

The Solar and Storage O&M Technician is a site-based role performing O&M and upgrades on multi MW solar 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 solar or battery storage assets at the MW-scale. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties. The ideal candidate will have a specialism in one of the following:

• Inverters
• High voltage assets, e.g. SAP
• Communications, SCADA, PLCs or CCTV systems
• Plant repair and sub-contractor management

The responsibilities of the Technician include:

• Adherence to and improvement of health and safety standards
• Identify upgrades and repairs required. Produce detailed scope and pricing and submit these to the Client. Build up a steady pipeline of project work to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure all project work is undertaken or procured from subcontractors in accordance with company processes and procedures.
• Undertake project work according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Manage sub-contractors and undertake quality checks on their work.
• Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC string combiner boxes and string inverters
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports
• Keeping in close communication with the O&M office
• Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time
• Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status commensurate with training received, experience gained and in-line with individual job role requirements
• Undertaking AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Troubleshooting and repairs on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks
• Configuration of computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates
• Occasionally assisting with ground maintenance or mechanical work
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports
• Keeping in close communication with the O&M office
• Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time
• Other duties commensurate with the role

The Individual:

Essential

• Strong technical understanding of AC, DC and communications networks
• Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology
• 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
• Managing sub-contractors
• Full UK driving licence
• Qualified electrician (17th edition)
• Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5)

Desirable

• Solar PV installation experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount)
• Central inverter experience
• High Voltage experience
• Knowledge of central inverters
• Principles of High Voltage operations
• First aid qualifications
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, SSSTS, CSCS)
• Advanced electrical qualifications
• Solar PV qualifications (C&G 2372 or C&G 2399)
• Central inverter qualifications
• High Voltage qualifications

For more information or to apply for the role please send your CV to;

Will Mackay

will.mackay@greenrecruitmentcompany.com

www.greenrecruitmentcompany.com

Please get in touch with any queries on:

+44 (0) 203 640 2130

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