Job Description

Location:

Nationwide Coverage

Salary:

Up

to 50K (Dep on relevant solar/power generation experience)



Reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will give regular information on Electrical Engineering progress, Commissioning protocol, Asset Performance, Electrical training, and competencies.



You may also be required to produce written reports for management.



You will also work closely with the Operations, HSQE, and Admin departments in order to achieve the aims set out below.

Department objectives:

To maximise production and reduce operational costs by taking responsibility (where this is economically beneficial) for the operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment within your control. Key to this will be our ability to operate and maintain our own and clients generating sets, solar, and gas processing plant. To ensure the operation and maintenance of all operational solar, generators, plant, and gas systems to achieve maximum, reliable, and safe electrical output. Provide flexible and effective support to the Projects Department to ensure development commissioning is progressed to exacting timescale and budget. The aim of the Company is to develop a successful, sustainable, and profitable business based on gas utilisation, solar and O&M services. The company is looking for safe, clean, and well-run sites, which meet budgetary, performance targets and customer requirements.

Main responsibilities:

Utilisation, compliance and improvement of the company's operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems Day to day operations and maintenance including (but not limited to); fault diagnosis, service, modification, replacement, and rectification Interrogate and decipher programme logic or signal faults to resolve control and sequence shortfall. Development and supervision of operations staff with the intention of increasing direct responsibility (where this is cost effective) for all aspects of Electrics and Control. Maintain progress on all electrical works to ensure works are carried out in a safe, timely, and efficient manner Coordinate the company NICEIC accreditation. Coordinate the Fire and Gas testing of all units and sites in accordance with current regulations. Develop fault finding, control and replacement manuals for electrical equipment in conjunction with the Electrical Engineering Manager Delivery of fully commissioned and tested gas peaker and solar projects into the Operations phase (in conjunction with the Project Dept). Develop, enhance, and deliver electrical/technical related training courses in conjunction other departments Quality control and fault reporting of new plant and equipment Liaison with other departments on upgrading and improvement specifications Supervise and or undertake all necessary installation and, commissioning tests and ensure that records are accurate and retained Ensure company quality procedures are fully implemented Ensure all work and practices are carried out in accordance with current H&S legislation and the company H&S policy and procedures A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the engineers working with you Managing your time and travel effectively.

Key tasks:

Ensure inspection and maintenance of Solar and Peakers LV electrical equipment Supervise and undertake operation of HV switchgear Replace and Upgrade obsolete Control Systems Scoping of Electrical Engineering jobs producing recommendations for works to be carried out Prepare develop and deliver Electrical training in conjunction with other departments Commissioning and incorporation of new facilities and plant into Operations Preparation of commissioning and testing strategies and setting of standards in conjunction with the Electrical Engineering Manager Provide 24-hour call out support cover to respond to operating matters as per agreed rota Prioritisation and coordination of your own workload Provide support, guidance, and training to the staff on fault finding, commissioning, rectifying, and remediation. Attendance at all relevant meetings Any reasonable task required by the management in the exercising of its goals.

Knowledge/Experience:

Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical maintenance, Control Systems, and Commissioning Experience Solar system Development, Commissioning and Operation Familiar with Solar Array and Invertor technology performance and optimisation Experience with electric/electronic controls 12v DC to 415v AC 3? Fault location, diagnosis, and rectification of systems, PLC and logic 18th Edition and EIT 2391:52 HV AP/SAP Gas Engine Control and Commissioning (CAT, Perkins, MAN, MWM, MTU, Merc, Scania, etc) Gassafe Accreditation (or ability to complete within probation) Prioritisation Current Legislation Computer literate Hold full UK driver licence and passport Ability to use own initiative.

Personal qualities:

Ideal role for an individual who has significant PV experience and Reciprocating Power generation exposure or, is keen to develop within the reciprocating sector. Self-Motivated. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to meet agreed deadlines Flexible approach to a varying workload and national travel.

Problem Solving and freedom to act:

You will be required to schedule and prioritise your own work to achieve agreed targets and maximise productivity. Routine decisions should be made alone but any decision, which will have a major impact on procedure, and practice, legal implications or cost implications should be authorised by the Operations Director.

Performance:

The ultimate measure of the position is the provision of fair, accurate reviews on Performance, Development and Commissioning.




Efficient and complaint electrical maintenance and servicing Exceeding Departmental KPI's Successful completion of Commissioning of new projects on time and within budget Electrical staff supervision and development in you Key Field Compliance with task deadlines Record keeping Customer feedback Assessments from your Manager through reviews.

Benefits:

Yearly pay review



Yearly performance related bonus scheme



Pension with Standard Life



Subsidised BUPA scheme



Extra annual leave option (to buy or sell up to 5 days)



2 extra days after 3 years service



Birthday leave



Health cash plan which covers Optical, Dental etc



Company Sick Pay



Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay



Discounts scheme



Refer a friend



Suggestion scheme



Death in service 4x salary



EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)



Mental Health Awareness



Charity Work



Social Committee for Company Events