Engineer - Field Service Engineer in Aberdeen

At Stern Energy we have an opportunity for a Field Service Engineer in Aberdeen, Scotland. The right candidate shall have experience in the electrical installation and maintenance of industrial sites and specific knowledge of DC electrical systems. Good ability and confidence in using basic electrical equipment such as multimeters and insulation testers is required.

Stern Energy operates ground-mounted photovoltaic systems for over 769 MW in the UK. We are among the largest operators in Europe, with activities in 5 countries and over 2.8GW under management. We are specialised in proposing and executing revamping and repowering projects to enhance the performance of the assets we operate.

Our professional commitment is to translate the expertise gained into maximum plant efficiency and maintenance of long-term performance. We provide an integrated, timely and effective service based on a Total Quality approach of experience, know-how and nationwide services. We provide our services through internal staff to ensure autonomy and maximum responsiveness. Transparency is key to our work so that our customers can rely on constant control of the plants and the quality of services provided. Customer relations is our passion to building a lasting relationship of trust.

• 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.).
• Engage and manage subcontractors.
• Perform reactive and corrective maintenance activities as well as manage subcontractors and control the quality of activities performed.

The site technician shall give availability for working from time to time during weekends and bank holidays.

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in electrical installation and maintenance, preferably in industrial or utility-scale environments.

• Proficiency in using electrical testing tools.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• 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
• Company mobile phone
• 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.

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.