Field Services Engineer in Aberdeen

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to embark on a new journey? Then look no further! At Stern Energy we have an opportunity for a Field Service Engineer in Aberdeen, Scotland. This position has come at an exciting time for our fast-growing company.

Your location: Aberdeen & surrounding areas

The right candidate shall have experience in the electrical installation and maintenance of industrial sites and specific knowledge of DC electrical systems. You will have previous experience or technical knowledge of photovoltaic systems and high-voltage systems. Good ability and confidence in using basic electrical equipment such as multimeters and insulation testers is required.

Main responsibilities:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and reporting to the management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, and DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fences and gates, and inverter and transformer stations (excluding equipment).
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment (data loggers, routers, sensors, etc.).
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices (cameras, barriers, etc.).
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities (thermal imaging, insulation tester, etc.).
• Execute corrective measures to keep the system available.
• Engage and manage subcontractors.
• Perform reactive and corrective maintenance activities as well as manage subcontractors and control the quality of activities performed.
• Availability for working from time to time during weekends and bank holidays.

Skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in electrical installation and maintenance, preferably in industrial or utility-scale environments.
• Proven experience or technical knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in using electrical testing tools.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Team player.
• Professionalism.
• Valid and clean car driving licence.
• NVQ Level 3 electrical certification.

A great benefit package to include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Company sick pay
• Inflation support scheme
• Team-building days
• Great company culture and regular social events
• Wellness Wednesday for 30 minutes every week for mindfulness on top of lunch break
• Extensive learning and development programme
• Regular wellbeing check-ins
• Company mobile phone
• Laptop
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays
• TOIL mechanism – built up for hours worked in the week, which can be used in the form of TOIL or accumulated and paid at the end of the financial year.
• Hours worked for call-outs to be paid at the end of each month.
• Standby call-out payments
• Vehicle with fuel cards

At Stern Energy, we are deeply committed to promoting equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the diversity of our team—both those who are with us today and those who will join us in the future. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social, cultural, or ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and free from discrimination or harassment.