Solar Technician
Our client, who is the world s largest independent renewable energy company that operates across 11 countries is looking to recruit several qualified (and newly qualified) electricians with solar/battery storage experience and solar technicians to join their expanding team at several locations across the country.
As a Solar Technician, you will be based on-site performing operation and maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5MW and above (25 acres and above). The purpose is to ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance at a cost that meets the operational budget, as part of an industry-leading team of renewable energy specialists.
Applicants must be fully qualified electricians with all relevant certificates and have experience with operating and maintaining MW Scale solar plants and DC/HV Experience.
You must have a full driving licence (Clean preferable) as you will be required to work at various sites within a certain radius of your location.
A full training programme is provided and technicians that want career progression will be encouraged to broaden their experience to advanced levels such as an industry HV Authorised person or Senior Authorised Person.
Responsibilities include:
Observing H&S requirements and maintaining these across all sites
Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status following training
Undertake planned inspections and maintenance according to the legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault finding
Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution
Repair sensors and communication equipment
Configure computer-based devices and components
Keep accurate data and records
Keep in contact with the main office
Occasionally work away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to one week at a time
Induct/manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working, and undertake quality checks on their work.
Knowledge
You should have a good understanding and knowledge of central inverters, principles of high voltage operations, experience with AC, DC and communications networks and experience with solar PV technology.
Experience
You must have a good understanding and experience with;
DC Installation
DC Fault finding testing and commissioning
LV installation
LV fault finding, testing and commissioning
Experience working remotely
Desirable
Inspection and testing qualifications (City & Guild 2391 or 2394/5)
First aid qualification
H&S qualifications (e.g IOSH, SSSTS, CSCS)
Advanced electrical qualifications
High Voltage qualifications
These positions are full-time and permanent for the right applicants. You will be working Monday to Friday full-time hours with occasional weekend work on a rota basis, so flexibility is key.
In return the client can offer, a company vehicle, phone, tablet/laptop, full PPE and equipment, overtime, pension scheme (Very generous) paternity/maternity pay, private health insurance, 25 days holiday, flexible working and more.
Salary
Salary starts at GBP30,000 DOE
If you think you have the right qualifications and experience to join my client s team, please get in touch with us today
As a Solar Technician, you will be based on-site performing operation and maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5MW and above (25 acres and above). The purpose is to ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance at a cost that meets the operational budget, as part of an industry-leading team of renewable energy specialists.
Applicants must be fully qualified electricians with all relevant certificates and have experience with operating and maintaining MW Scale solar plants and DC/HV Experience.
You must have a full driving licence (Clean preferable) as you will be required to work at various sites within a certain radius of your location.
A full training programme is provided and technicians that want career progression will be encouraged to broaden their experience to advanced levels such as an industry HV Authorised person or Senior Authorised Person.
Responsibilities include:
Observing H&S requirements and maintaining these across all sites
Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status following training
Undertake planned inspections and maintenance according to the legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault finding
Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution
Repair sensors and communication equipment
Configure computer-based devices and components
Keep accurate data and records
Keep in contact with the main office
Occasionally work away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to one week at a time
Induct/manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working, and undertake quality checks on their work.
Knowledge
You should have a good understanding and knowledge of central inverters, principles of high voltage operations, experience with AC, DC and communications networks and experience with solar PV technology.
Experience
You must have a good understanding and experience with;
DC Installation
DC Fault finding testing and commissioning
LV installation
LV fault finding, testing and commissioning
Experience working remotely
Desirable
Inspection and testing qualifications (City & Guild 2391 or 2394/5)
First aid qualification
H&S qualifications (e.g IOSH, SSSTS, CSCS)
Advanced electrical qualifications
High Voltage qualifications
These positions are full-time and permanent for the right applicants. You will be working Monday to Friday full-time hours with occasional weekend work on a rota basis, so flexibility is key.
In return the client can offer, a company vehicle, phone, tablet/laptop, full PPE and equipment, overtime, pension scheme (Very generous) paternity/maternity pay, private health insurance, 25 days holiday, flexible working and more.
Salary
Salary starts at GBP30,000 DOE
If you think you have the right qualifications and experience to join my client s team, please get in touch with us today