Solar Site Technician

Description

• Carry out Due Diligence Site and Paperwork Inspections
• Assist with system upgrade works
• Understand the contract for each site to enable effective management
• Supervision and management of contractors as necessary
• Perform weekend on call duties on a rota basis (1 in 4 weekends)
• Perform preventative maintenance activities and manage a preventative maintenance programme to ensure installations are working at peak performance
• Plant monitoring and analysis (support to monitoring team)
• Identify/locate and respond to fault situations

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Solar individual to join our UK Operation and Maintenance team as a Site Technician. The role will involve carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance activities to our UK Solar PV portfolio. Reporting to the O&M manager and working closely with the wider O&M team, you will be responsible for day to day operations of our operating assets in the Cornwall region.

This role would suit someone with sound technical knowledge, a passion for renewable energy, a desire to be part of a tight knit team whilst also being able to work independently.

• City & Guilds inspection and test certificate to level 3 (desirable)
• Experience with Solar PV inverters is desirable
• BS7671 wiring regulations to 18th Edition and a sound working knowledge of them
• High voltage Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person qualifications are desirable
• Prospective candidates should be educated to degree level in an engineering field or hold Electrical installation certificate to level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent or an equivalent electronics qualification
• An experienced professional in the electricity industry with demonstratable experience and a track record of successfully managing the performance of operational assets
• Compliance with legislation, policies and H&S
• Full UK driving licence
• Competent when dealing with quality standards, best practise procedures, technical specifications and regulatory
• A good technical knowledge of electricity generation and solar park technology in particular
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport quickly and develop long-term relationships with all stakeholder groups. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with all stakeholder groups including OEMs and contractors

Benefits

• 3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice
• Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)
• Cycle scheme
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks
• 26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days)
• Contributory Pension

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance