At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair photovoltaic installations, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Company: Join GRUPOTEC, a leader in the renewable energy sector since 1997.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company van, 25 days' leave, and on-call allowances.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and long-term career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing international team making a real impact in renewable energy.
- Qualifications: Electrical education, relevant certifications, and 2 years' experience in PV projects.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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 Electrician to join our photovoltaic projects near
Burwell (Cambridgeshire) .
The selected candidate will carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on photovoltaic installations in accordance 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.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company van provided, with fuel costs for travel to site covered by the company.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Participation in the LV on-call rota, with an allowance of £100 per day for weekends and bank holidays, plus an additional £150 call-out payment where site attendance is required.
- The opportunity to work on utility-scale solar PV assets as part of a growing international renewable energy company.
- Ongoing professional development and the chance to build a long-term career within the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.
PROFILE REQUIRED
- Education in the electrical field or renewable energy.
- BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition) certification.
- JIB Gold Card or equivalent (desirable).
- Additional training as HV Authorised Person will be highly valued.
- H&S training (First Aid + EMSS Card, CCNSG, CSCS Card, or SMSTS).
- Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in PV/BESS projects performing similar functions (experience highly valued).
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O&M Electrician (photovoltaic) - Burwell employer: Grupotec
GRUPOTEC is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the thriving renewable energy sector near Burwell, Cambridgeshire. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values teamwork and innovation, you will have ample opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Enjoy competitive benefits and the satisfaction of working on impactful projects that support the transition to clean energy.
