Overview
Operations and Maintenance Service Technician - Utility-Scale Solar and Storage. This is a full-time, permanent role on a site-based O&M team for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. The role involves day-to-day on-site activities, working with the regional support team and other stakeholders to deliver O&M services safely and effectively to achieve performance, availability, and safety objectives.
Responsibilities
- Planned preventative maintenance of electrical, auxiliary, communications, mechanical, structural, grounds and security systems
- Reactive maintenance interventions, fault diagnosis and fault repair of electrical, auxiliary, communications, mechanical, structural, grounds and security systems
- Inspections, information gathering and records keeping using safety culture templates and other resources
- Completion and updating of events log management system tickets, weekly timesheets, and maintenance of site and vehicle stock inventory
- Operating in accordance with BSR site access and security control procedures and policies
- Adherence to BSR Health & Safety Policy, BSR Risk Assessments, BSR Safe Systems of Work, BSR HV & LV Safety Rules and all required BSR HR policies
- Support and further development of the BSR Quality Management System
- Supervision and site inductions of sub-contractors, suppliers, graziers and visitors to sites
- Participation in self-led, site-based and classroom-based training; occasional opportunities for overseas assignments
- Travel to other regional areas or sites as required for O&M contract duties, including overnight stays when applicable
Requirements
- Technical experience as a qualified electrician (BS7671: latest version) or electrical engineer
- Inspection and maintenance experience and qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) or equivalent, or working towards
- Solar PV installation and maintenance experience (including systems over 50kWp and G59/3, G99) and qualifications (C&G 2372 or C&G 2399)
- Experience and training with central PV inverters (e.g., SMA, Power Electronics, Gamesa, Ingeteam, Sungrow) is highly desirable
- Experience and training with HV switchgear and systems is highly desirable
- Health and Safety awareness (e.g., ECS and/or SSSTS) including valid first aid ticket
- Self-driven with experience of working remotely without close supervision
- Attention to detail and a can-do attitude; ability to time-manage and prioritise work efficiently
- Technical knowledge and problem-solving ability; ability to communicate solutions verbally and in writing
- Action-focused, team player, able to assist other areas and teams within BSR to resolve faults
- Composure under pressure and a settling influence in a crisis
- Enthusiasm for continuing development and learning
- Clean Driving Licence
Additional information
Here at Solar Careers UK we look forward to receiving your application as a first step toward joining our vibrant solar industry. For more information on careers in solar energy, visit solarcareersuk.org. Follow Solar Careers UK on LinkedIn for more updates.
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