SOLAR FARM ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Based in Amesbury/ Salisbury/Basingstoke/ Andover
Salary up to 33k
Permanent

SUMMARY 

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We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician, for a highly established client, to ensure their solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance at a cost that meets operational budget, as part of an industry leading team of renewable energy specialists.        

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified electrician with experience operating and maintaining MW-scale solar plants and/or DC/HV Experience.

You will need to be located near the operational plants and have a full driving licence. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

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• The responsibilities of the Solar Farm Electrical Technician include:

• Adherence to health and safety requirements always and helping to maintain and improve safety standards across the solar plants

• Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status commensurate with training received, experience gained and in-line with individual job role requirements

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements

• Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters

• Undertaking AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding

• Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner

• Troubleshooting and repairs on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks

• Configuration of computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates

• Occasionally assisting with ground maintenance or mechanical work

• Carrying out inductions for sub-contractors and supervising their work

• Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports

• Keeping in close communication with the O&M office

• Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time

• Induct and manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work

• Other duties commensurate with the role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

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Desirable Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of central inverters highly desirable. 

• Principles of High Voltage operations.

• Strong technical understanding of AC, DC and communications networks.

• Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology.

Essential Experience

• DC installation.

• DC fault finding, testing and commissioning.

• LV installation.

• LV fault finding, testing and commissioning.

• Experience of working remotely without close supervision.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong approach to safe working practices.

• Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English.

• Attention to detail.

• Positive, can-do attitude.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues.

• Enthusiasm for personal development.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email.

• Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Essential

• Fully qualified Electrician. 

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued. 

• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, SSSTS, CSCS).

• Advanced electrical qualifications.

• Central inverter training qualifications. 

• High Voltage qualifications and authorisations. 

• First aid qualifications.

BENEFITS

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• Diverse workforce and supports a healthy work-life balance.

• Private healthcare and private health insurance. 

• Discounted green travel.

• 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell 5 days per annum, enhanced family leave and 4 volunteering days.

• company vehicle, phone and laptop/tablet.

• overtime system, contributory pension.

• Investment in role specific training - in-house training programme -encouraged to broaden experience to advanced levels such as an industry recognised HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP).