To carry out maintenance and remedial works on ground mount solar farms.
The post holder will have a good working knowledge and experience of photovoltaic and ideally High voltage systems within the ground mount sector. You will demonstrate a good dexterity and confidence on using ac/dc electrical test equipment, to include mc4 crimpers and other tooling used within the solar PV industry.
Key Responsibilities
Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays.
Terminate cables and connectors at DC and AC distribution boxes.
Install cabling on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.)
Fault Identification on electrical components, comms equipment and monitoring equipment by means of testing.
Carry out annual testing (String testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing and thermal imaging.)
Carry out test and inspection of newly installed AC equipment in accordance with BS7671.
Compile necessary reports and update the company's ticketing system.
Manage Subcontractors onsite.
Assist Asset/ Ops mangers with small works quotations.
Work with electrical labourers, electricians, Asset & Site Managers.
Carry out any H&S actions and routines as determined by client and company.
Undertake any necessary training.
Mentoring or Training other members of the team.
Take part in the on-call rota for weekends.
Skills and Experience
Have an understanding of Microsoft Office, phone/tablet and document reporting structures.
Have a basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and Regulations.
At least two years working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites.
Hold a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
Hold a vocational qualification (NVQ LV3) in the electrical industry.
National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 certificate.
Level3 BS7671:2018 (18th Ed).
2391 test and inspection.
ECS Electrician Card desirable.
SMSTS desirable.
HV/AP desirable.
Benefits
Interesting projects in a future-oriented growth market.
Flexible working hours.
24 days holiday + bank holidays.
Pension qualified earnings contributions through NEST scheme.
Private healthcare & Life Assurance.
Perk Box
A great team & flat hierarchies
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Application question(s):
Over two years of electrical engineering is essential as a qualified electrician. Does this sound like you?
Experience:
Electrical engineering: 2 years (required)
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