Founded in 1997, GRUPOTEC has grown into a large, multidisciplinary, and international engineering and architecture company, and is today a leading player in the photovoltaic energy sector.
We are currently seeking an O&M Field Electrician to join our photovoltaic projects near Ipswich.
The selected candidate will carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on photovoltaic installations in line with the O&M Manual. This includes inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing faults in low-voltage systems, photovoltaic modules, trackers, cabling, and related components.
Main Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of photovoltaic installations in accordance with the O&M Manual, including modules, mounting structures, trackers, string combiner boxes (low voltage), cabling, inverters, measuring equipment, and communication systems, using hand tools, measuring instruments, thermal imaging cameras, etc.
- Diagnose and repair minor faults in low-voltage systems, photovoltaic modules, trackers, cabling, etc., carrying out corrective maintenance tasks as required.
- Conduct visual inspections of system components, identifying faults and defects, and reporting findings to management.
- Maintain and inspect electrical components and equipment, including inverters, distribution panels, communication panels, and DC/AC protection panels, in accordance with maintenance manuals and schedules.
- Inspect and repair wiring, connectors, terminals, and related components.
- Complete work orders, attendance records, and digital documentation in line with established procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Profile Required
- Education in the electrical field or renewable energy.
- BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition) certification.
- JIB Gold Card or equivalent.
- Additional training as HV Authorised Person will be highly valued.
- H&S training (First Aid + EMSS Card, CCNSG, CSCS Card, or SMSTS).
- Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience in PV/BESS projects performing similar functions (experience highly valued).
- Solid knowledge of PV and BESS plant equipment, technologies, communication architecture, and sensors.
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