Founded in 1997, GRUPOTEC has grown into a large, multidisciplinary, and international engineering and architecture company, and is today a leading player in the photovoltaic energy sector.
We are currently seeking an O&M Field Electrician to join our photovoltaic projects near Ipswich.
The selected candidate will carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on photovoltaic installations in line with the O&M Manual. This includes inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing faults in low-voltage systems, photovoltaic modules, trackers, cabling, and related components.
Some of the main RESPONSIBILITIES will include:
* Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of the photovoltaic installation in accordance with the O&M Manual, including photovoltaic modules, mounting structures, trackers, string combiner boxes (low voltage), cabling, inverters, measuring equipment, and communication systems, using hand tools, measuring instruments, thermal imaging cameras, etc.
* Diagnose and repair minor faults in low-voltage systems, photovoltaic modules, trackers, cabling, etc., carrying out minor corrective maintenance tasks.
* Conduct visual inspections of system components, identifying faults and defects and reporting findings to management.
* Maintain and inspect electrical components and equipment, including inverters, distribution panels, communication panels, and DC/AC protection panels, in accordance with maintenance manuals and schedules.
* Inspect and repair wiring, connectors, terminals, and related components.
* Complete work orders, attendance records, and digital documentation in accordance with established procedures.
* Assist subcontractors for Medium and High Voltage works, overseeing and inspecting their activities.
* Ensure compliance with assigned responsibilities as outlined in the organisation's management system documents (Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management).
PROFILE REQUIRED:
* Training in the electrical field or in renewable energy.
* BS 7671:2018 COURSE (18th Edition).
* JIB GOLD CARD or EQUIVALENT.
* Valuable or desirable training as HV Authorised Person.
* Health & Safety training (First Aid + EMSS CARD or CCNSG or CSCS card or SMSTS).
* At least 2 years of previous experience in PV projects performing the described functions (valued experience).
* Knowledge of PV plant equipment, current PV technologies, communications architecture, sensors, and actuators for PV plant control.
* Proficiency in English at an intermediate-advanced level (B2 or higher).
* Full UK driving licence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
* Do you reside in Ipswich or the surrounding area?
* Do you have at least 2 years' experience in a similar role?
* Do you have training in the electrical field or in renewable energy?
Work Location: In person