The Position
The Field Expert Technician (Comms) is a field-based role performing specialist services on the Communications and SCADA systems of battery storage and solar PV plants. You will be part of a team of industry-leading inverter specialists that support our wider O&M team in delivering exceptional plant performance and also provide on-site intervention for asset owners on plants external to our O&M portfolio. You will be a qualified electrician with experience maintaining MW-scale power plants, with a keen interest in working on communications and SCADA systems. This is a permanent role and an overtime system is in place. A company vehicle, smart phone and laptop/tablet will be provided. RES provides a comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension, private health insurance and investment in role-specific training, and as a Specialist Technician (Comms), you will be supported in receiving all relevant manufacturer training to allow us to deliver this service. Key Accountabilities Provide remote troubleshooting and on-site support to O&M technicians in rectification of faults on the portfolio’s Communications and SCADA systems
Support the regional O&M teams on-site with corrective and preventive maintenance where required
Contribute to the internal knowledge base in relation to comms and SCADA, and share knowledge across the wider team
Develop method statements in collaboration with the Operations Manager, HSQE Team and Comms/SCADA SpecialistsIdentify any knowledge and training gaps, and put forward relevant training courses to assist the team with upskilling
Identify and propose upgrades to the specialist systems (considering obsolescence and reliability)
Support the Performance Analysts and SMART team in developing API connections to new sites as required
Any other duties, for example with other specialist systems as required by the business needs
Knowledge Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology
Knowledge of central inverters is essential
Technical understanding of AC and DC systems within utility-scale solar farms
Good knowledge and understanding of SCADA, instrumentation and communications networks is rerquired
Good knowledge and understanding of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirable
Good knowledge and understanding of battery storage technology, although training can be given in this area
Skills Approach to safe working practices
Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues
Enthusiasm for personal development
Able to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals
Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email
Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence ExperienceExperience, reading, writing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Experience working with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faults
DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioning
Experience working remotely
Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount)
Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW-scale) is desirable
Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications
Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
Work with Central inverters
Work with High Voltage switchgear
Qualifications Full UK driving license
Qualified Electrician
Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued
First aid qualifications
Health & Safety qualifications (. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)