Affordable EV Charging Solutions is a brand new startup that will be initially focused on the Northampton and Milton Keynes area. We have a big plans for growth and will be focused on service, maintenance and repairs as well as new installations. Our goal is to grow and expand with ambitious plans to bring on 10 technicians within the first 3 years. We will put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for our first installation and service technician! This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a company with big ambitions, and massive potential. We are offering a competitive salary, as well as a commission program. Brand new van with option of personal use if required.
We are looking for someone with a MINIMUM of 6 months experience installing and repairing EV chargers in both residential and commercial settings. This role will also be required to issue EIC certificates for the installations, so applicants must be NVQ Level 3 with 18th Edition Wiring
Responsibilities
- Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems for a variety of EV applications
- Perform OEM testing, repairs, and upgrades/ revisions to a broad range of charging equipment, ranging from Level 2 EV chargers to DC Fast Chargers
- Troubleshoot EV charger performance issues and locate/isolate ground faults
- Perform testing on EV components and devices, including but not limited to; insulation testing (megger testing), thermal imagery, torque tests, and performance evaluations
- Complete EIC certificates for all new installations
- Work closely with the Planning and Scheduling team to ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to and work orders are completed accurately and on time
- Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on the job site.
- Perform installation, corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, and software updates on EV charging units of various makes and models
- Perform component level diagnostics, utilizing laptop, DMM, phase meters, and other tools, to diagnose failed units and determine required repairs
- Review charging station site manuals and drawings to ensure proper service and maintenance of equipment
- In fieldwork including electrical and mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance of site equipment, site field reporting, work order completion, and other work as needed
- Ensure quality assurance (QA) standards are met for all work performed on-site
- Communicate with internal and external customers, as required
- Generate professional service specific reports using a work order system that can be presented to the customer
- Ensure that all issues at the site are documented in the work order system and are addressed in a timely manner
- Perform service work according to agreed workflows and in accordance with customer standard processes and safety guidelines while delivering excellent customer service to satisfy customers•
- Perform service tasks, identifies technical problems, and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any service categories (including installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.)
- Ensure that OSHA and Ecology Action safety protocols are followed
- Coordinate, prepare and ensure that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for service activities
- Troubleshoot equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future
- Apply safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities
- Perform risk management
- Conduct site assessments and evaluate the electrical systems of multi-family properties, conduct electrical panel load and power studies, create EV charging station designs, and work closely with direct installation contractors and City/County planning departments to ensure successful completion of code-compliant EV charging installations