Solar Technician

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Salisbury
Salary
Competitive
Posted
10 Aug 2022
Closes
06 Sep 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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