Operations and Maintenance Service Technician - Utility-Scale Solar and Storage

Operations and Maintenance Service Technician – Utility-Scale Solar and Storage

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Overview

With the UK government\’s goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK aims to recruit, train, and place professionals into careers within the solar and battery storage industry. Solar Careers UK is a division of Solar Energy UK, the trade association representing solar businesses across the country. We assist with the recruitment of full-time, permanent installation teams from across the United Kingdom.

This role presents an opportunity to join a leading renewable energy developer and provider of services into the renewable energy industry. Service technicians are responsible for day-to-day on-site activities for assigned sites, working with the regional support team and other stakeholders to deliver O&M services safely and effectively to achieve performance, availability, and safety objectives for solar PV and battery storage plants.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventive maintenance of electrical, auxiliary, communications, mechanical, structural, grounds and security systems.
• Reactive maintenance interventions, fault diagnosis and repair of electrical, auxiliary, communications, mechanical, structural, grounds and security systems.
• Inspections, information gathering and records keeping using safety culture templates and other resources.
• Completion and updating of events log management system tickets, weekly timesheets, and maintaining site and vehicle stock inventory.
• Work in accordance with site access and security control procedures and policies.
• Adhere to safety policies, risk assessments, safe systems of work, and relevant HV/LV safety rules.
• Support the development of the Quality Management System and supervise site inductions of subcontractors, suppliers, graziers and visitors.
• Participate in self-led, site-based and classroom-based training; occasional travel, including overseas.
• Travel to other regional sites as required; overnight stays may be necessary.

Requirements

• Technical experience as a qualified electrician (BS7671: latest version) or electrical engineer.
• Inspection and maintenance experience and qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) or equivalent, or working towards.
• Solar PV installation and maintenance experience (including systems over 50kWp and G59/3, G99) with qualifications (C&G 2372 or C&G 2399).
• Experience and training with central PV inverters (e.g., SMA, Power Electronics, Gamesa, Ingeteam, Sungrow) is highly desirable.
• Experience and training with HV switchgear and systems is highly desirable.
• Health and Safety awareness (e.g., ECS and/or SSSTS) including a valid first aid ticket.
• Self-driven with experience of working remotely without close supervision.
• Attention to detail and a can-do attitude with good time management and prioritization.
• Technical knowledge to problem-solve and communicate solutions verbally and in writing.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to resolving faults and supporting other areas as needed.
• Composure under pressure; remains calm and constructive in challenging situations.
• Enthusiasm for continuous development and learning.
• Clean driving license.

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