About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. They pride themselves on their entrepreneurial spirit as they continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. They are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their team in the Kent area.

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Purpose of the role

Our client is looking to provide comprehensive Operation & Maintenance (O&M) solutions, including preventative and reactive maintenance, assessments, monitoring, reporting, cleaning services and engineering.

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As part of Europe’s largest O&M fleet, the primary purpose of this Field Service Engineer position is to maintain Large Scale Solar plants to an optimum operating condition.

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Location

The ideal candidate will be located near to the East Coast of Kent (Maidstone/Ramsgate)

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Duties and responsibilities

• Adhere to all HSE procedures at all times and play an active role in risk assessment.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of:

  • electrical components.

  • inverters (i.e. thermal analysis, performance analysis).

  • modules (i.e. thermal analysis, integrity checks).

  • CCTV/Security Systems. Monitoring systems.

  • Structures (i.e. bolt tightening, corrosion checks).

• Provide comprehensive reports in line with our clients standards, in a prompt and diligent manner; these business-critical reports can be prepared remotely, not necessarily at site or in the office.

• Provide electrical maintenance services for portfolio of solar farms in a specified region. This will require regular travel to sites in your allocated region. On occasions you will be expected to travel to different regions to provide extra support if required.

• Assist with the compilation of insurance and warranty claims.

• Take full ownership of assigned sites.

• Manage relationships with local subcontractors  

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Knowledge & Minimum Experience Required

• Electrically trained; BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent (e.g. apprenticeship completed, IET etc)

• Able to safely pass LV1 assessment Desirable:

• Previous experience working as Electricians Mate.

• Industrial PV installation maintenance experience.

• Inverter maintenance experience.

• High Voltage (HV) Switching experience.

• Knowledge of network infrastructure (e.g. LAN, routers, switches).

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Work Skills

• Clean, full Driving Licence.

• Working at heights is an advantage.

• Be comfortable working in a team.

• Good time-management and punctuality.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Able to prioritize workload effectively.

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General Skills/Attributes

• Able to work remotely without close supervision.

• Highly Health & Safety Conscious

• Being pro-active, able to work autonomously and use initiative. 

• Problem solving attitude.

• Naturally inquisitive with strong technical understanding.

• A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to be adaptable.

• Passionate about renewables (highly desirable).

• Motivated and willing to receive training and development.

• Be comfortable in an out-door work environment.

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Education and Qualifications

• A recognized electrical qualification such as City and Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition), would be an advantage.

• Any Inverters maintenance course would be an advantage

• Testing and inspection certification 2391 an advantage