Our client has a great opportunity to join a successful Solar PV and Battery storage business that has a large client base of various ground mount solar PV assets under management. The role will complete all day-to-day operation and maintenance services to ensure that the PV systems operate to maximum efficiency. The successful O&M PV Engineer will offer technical reporting services for PV system maintenance, preventative, and corrective maintenance tasks.
Main Responsibilities
You will be required to carry out daily site visits on various sites in the portfolio of the company. You will be asked to work closely with the HV engineer in order to execute planned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and troubleshooting. On certain occasions you will be asked to support the team by identifying local suppliers for various materials and services in order to conduct corrective maintenance activities.
Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
Complying with company procedures
Responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance according to the PPM annual plan
Performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs
Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through the CMMS or manual reports as applicable
Risk assessment, analysis, and operational Limitations. Report all near misses to manager
Responsible for supervision and coordination of third-party contractors carrying out works on site
Coordinate third party contractors in order to comply with H&S Regulations
Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, that are suitable for audit
Fault finding for any system that is not performing correctly
Person specification
Qualified electrician and Solar PV Engineer
18th Edition Qualified along with testing & inspection etc. or equivalent
Experience of supervising sub-contractors
Computer literate
Can work under own initiative
Full UK Driving Licence
Attention to detail
Willingness to travel
Willingness to be available for out-of-hours on-call duties in line with company policy
Able to use IT equipment and mobile phone for reporting, working knowledge of Microsoft office.
Technically strong and good organisational abilities
Diligent & knowledgeable approach to Health and Safety
Desirable Criteria
HV qualifications AP15 or OP40 or equivalent
Qualifications or training in specific PV inverter technologies
Communications or networking qualifications
IOSH or NEBOSH
Deep knowledge of battery systems
Remuneration
Basic Salary of between £36,000 - £45,000
20 days Annual Leave plus stats
Company vehicle (Personal use also) with fuel card
Overtime available
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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