Solar Technician

Salary: £36,000 – £48,000 per year

Our client, who is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company that operates across 11 countries is looking to recruit an experienced Solar & Storage technician in St Ives, Cornwall. 

They work with a diverse workforce, and are dedicated to the personal professional growth of their people, no matter what stage of your career you’re at. You will have rewarding work which makes an impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Their competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell days, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else.

The Role

The Solar & Storage Technician is a field-based role performing Operation & Maintenance tasks on utility-scale battery storage plants & ground mounted solar PV plants. You will ensure the 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.

You are a fully qualified electrician with experience operating and maintaining MW-scale solar plants and DC/HV Experience.

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

A company vehicle, phone and laptop/tablet will be provided. An overtime system is in place. RES provides a comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension, private health insurance and investment in role specific training.

A full training programme is provided. Technicians who want career progression will be encouraged to broaden their experience to advanced levels such as an industry recognised HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP).

For team members who embody our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence, the opportunities for growth are huge.

Accountabilities

The responsibilities of the Solar Farm Electrical Technician include:

• Observe health and safety requirements always and maintain safety standards across the solar plants
• Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status following training received, experience gained and following individual job role requirements
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to 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
• Troubleshoot and repairs on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks
• Configure computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates
• Occasionally assist with ground maintenance or mechanical work
• Perform inductions for sub-contractors and supervising their work
• Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports
• Keep in close communication with the O&M office
• Occasionally work 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

Knowledge

• of central inverters desirable
• Principles of High Voltage operations
• Experience with AC, DC and communications networks
• Experience with solar PV technology

Experience

Essential

It is essential that all candndiate applicants have experience with DC installation, DC fault finding, testing and commissioning, LV installation, LV fault finding, testing and commissioning, Experience working remotely

It would be beneficial if applicants have Solar PV installation experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount), Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications, Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems, Central inverter experience, High Voltage experience

Qualifications

It would be beneficial if candidates have their Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5), First aid qualifications, Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, SSSTS, CSCS), Advanced electrical qualifications, Central inverter training qualifications, High Voltage qualifications and authorisations.

It is essential that you have a full UK (clean preferred) driving licence and are a fully qualified electrician. 

Salary

£36,000 – £48,000 per annum with 10% bonus available, overtime rates, and on call allowance

Working hours are Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.